The Londoner pub in Austria has been a haven for ski champions for over four decades, particularly those who conquer Kitzbuhel's infamous Streif slope. The tradition began with the Crazy Canucks, a group of Canadian skiers who dominated the race in the 1980s. Their champagne-soaked celebrations at The Londoner sparked a lasting legacy.
Not far from the Kitzbuhel finish line, in the shadows of the daunting Streif slope on Hahnenkamm Mountain, sits an English Pub that has for more than four decades been the home of champions – the men who tame skiing’s most treacherous slope come to The Londoner to soak up the adoration of fans.
And there was a lot to party about back then. Read won it in 1980, then Steve Podborski won back-to-back titles and finally Todd Brooker made it four straight Canadian wins at Kitz. In the somewhat quaint confines of The Londoner, complete with tartan wallpaper throughout, the skiers are welcomed to the overcapacity crowd – about 275 people can cram into the confines.
A photo hung in The Londoner shows 1980 Kitzbuhel winner Ken Read celebrating at the pub, cashing in on the promise of free champagne for the victor. Then, just a couple of weekends ago, Toronto's Jack Crawford skied to victory at the famed Streif, a thrilling victory for Canada. His teammate, Cameron Alexander, finished third. It called for a massive celebration.
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