With a solid Utah connection and an Olympic legacy, Stein forever shaped our sport. rea, Dresser, Wi On three separate stays at the Stein Eriksen Lodge I had the unimaginable joy of I grew up skiing at Boyne Mt Michigan. Before long, he stood atop the Winter Olympic podium in 1952 with a silver medal on his neck for slalom and a gold for his winning giant slalom run. From 1948 through 1980, the Winter Olympics were also the World Championships for alpine skiing. What a gentleman. Ole often spoke of the 1952 Olypics and perhaps Mr. Bjrn Bang was also acquainted with him? Both of his parents were zealous nordic skiers. Anyway, with my adolescent criminal career behind me, about 20 years ago on a Utah Christmas week ski trip, I was thrilled to actually meet the legend, by chance, while having lunch with my girlfriend at the time in the lodge at Deer Valley on my birthday of all days. His comment as I took my turn, Vunderful! Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Christian," tweeted Arsenal football club, Tottenham football correspondent Alasdair Gold said: "Full credit to the medical staff, players and officials who all acted so quickly around Christian Eriksen amid the shock. In the late 1960s, he brought that fame to Park City and added stature to the fledgling ski town. May you rest in peace mr ski <3. I found the information in the computer about his passing. Later, he held positions at various ski resorts in the United States. Its important to remember that as he cascaded down the hill with effortless fluidity, blonde hair flowing, he was sporting stiff and narrow skis with no sidecut and little flex with ankle-topping leather boots. He made turns look so easy and so elegant. Tribune file photo | Eriksen reached the peak of his racing career when skiing was enjoying a surge of popularity in the states. But on this one odd occasion that I went to the library I stumbled on a book called Ski Racing (Advice by the Experts), and I was enthralled by the advice, photos, diagrams, technology and other info I found there, including several quotes and photos of the Great Stein Eriksen throughout the book. Your email address will not be published. He made turns on a hill look so elegant. Stein was the first skier from outside the Alps to win an Olympic men's Alpine gold medal. His mother, Birgit, was president of a womens ski group. "The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized.". Or as Jansrud said, "flawless.". At Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, each Sunday afternoon, combining his gymnastics background and his skiing, Stein would demonstrate a flip on skis. Its sad that hes gone, but he had a lot of cool experiences in his lifetime, and Im guessing he was blessed and happy with what he accomplished, said Norways Aksel Lund Svindal, who won Olympic gold, silver and bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. He could perform all sorts of stunts on skis, including somersaults an early prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. In his famously distinct accent he asked if he could be of any assistance. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Eriksen shared a snippet of his heartfelt interview with his 899,000 Twitter followers. He was 88. He remembered the book and the content well and we briefly chatted about that, and the fact that earlier that morning that I raced the course that he set the pace on that day, which I didnt realize until he told me. Soon after Eriksen's death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: Stein was a legend in skiing. "It's sad that he's gone, but he had a lot of cool experiences in his lifetime and I'm guessing he was blessed and happy with what he accomplished," said Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal, who won Olympic gold, silver and bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Just as I finished securing the injured skier in the sled, Mr. Eriksen and a contingent of 3 or 4 guests showed up on the scene. [11] He died on 27 December 2015, sixteen days after his 88th birthday, in his Park City, Utah home.[12]. At the 1952 Oslo Games, Eriksen won the giant slalom by almost two seconds. - ?) Handsome, stylish and glamorous, Eriksen was skiing's first superstar. But the former Tottenham and Inter Milan ace was eventually revived thanks to the quick thinking of team-mate Simon Kjaer and the incredible work of the pitchside doctors. Winter 1962 . There was talk shortly afterward about honoring him this winter at Deer Valley. Trollhaugen Ski A From 1956to 1958, he was ski school director for Heavenly Valley, California, having previously served inthe same position at Boyne Mountain, Michigan from 1954 to 1956. The second time we met Mr Eriksen was in Peter Glen Sports store in Jupiter. It's unclear what caused Eriksen to randomly collapse. Stein was such an incredible and gracious man with his time for others. "Stein Eriksen, Olympic champion who helped popularize skiing, dies at 88", "Skiing Icon honored by the New England Ski Museum", ''Stein Eriksen'' (Rolf Bryhn. Thank you Stein. While he was at Boyne he was friendly and down to earthplayed ping pong with all the kids. In the late 1960s, Mr. Eriksen came to Utah, where he helped transform Park City into a popular center for winter sports. He was preceded in death by son Stein Jr. Graham writes for Associated Press; AP sports writer Andrew Dampf in Italy contributed to this report. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. An older brother, Marius Eriksen Jr., became a revered Spitfire pilot in England during World War II, credited with downing nine German planes before he was shot down in 1943 and held as a prisoner of war. "He's a world-class human being, which in turn made him a world-class skier," Lessing Stern, owner of Deer Valley Resort, said in a phone interview. The club and the entire Nerazzurri family embrace the player and wish him the best for his future. The U.S. ski team has made Park City its headquarters since 1974. In the second half of the 60s while living in Boulder, Colorado. And did so for 50 yrs, while at Deer Valley I became aware of Stines thecnique. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The family had a tennis court at home, and Stein Eriksen competed in gymnastics and skiing from an early age. The patriarch of elegant skiing, Eriksen successfully turned his passion for skiing into a lifetime career. 1 ski hotel in the world. Everyone aspired to "ski like Stein." He became an honored member of the U.S. knees together and leaning forward. Mayor Jack Thomas and the Park City Council in the spring indicated 'Stein Eriksen Day' would be declared in December. His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite, and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley, said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valleys president and general manager. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. He was ski school director at Heavenly Valley. Family (1) Spouse Franoise (1980? But when the snow began to fall, he could always be found back in the mountains, headed toward fresh powder on a pair of skis. He then climbed the ranks of ski instructors at Boyne Mountain in Michigan in 1954, eventually landing a management position before heeding the siren call to head west and retire from competitive skiing. A private memorial will be held for family followed by a celebrationof Steins life, details of which will be forthcoming. Local Lexi Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune He even owned his own shop in Aspen, Colo., in addition to being the ski school director. On one of these occasions, I had responded to a report of an injured skier in Ontario Bowl (a steep, double black diamond glade). Learn how your comment data is processed. Eriksen, the Norwegian great who helped usher in modern skiing with his graceful style, died Sunday, Dec. 27. I guess thats why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro [tour]. The thrill of competition kept Eriksen on the racing circuit until he earned an unprecedented three gold medals at the 1954 F.I.S. Stein, you are my biggest hero! Utah ski legend Stein Eriksen died Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by his family, Deer Valley Resort said in a statement. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received throughout his lifetime. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in his native Oslo, Mr. Eriksen was leading the giant slalom when his skis went out from him near the finish line. Snow + Weather, Snow + Weather His skiing was something to behold. His influence on skiing in Utah and beyond continues to shape the trajectory of our beloved sport. shadowing Mr. Eriksen during his legendary afternnon sessions. Both he and Stein represented their country in the 1948 Olympics. May God bless you, your family, and your exceptional staff at the Lodge. "It had an impact on so many people and they felt the need to let me and my family know. 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Ski and Snowboard Assn., said in a statement that Eriksens legacy will live on in the ski racers of today and in the sport he loved so much.. View our online Press Pack. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Francoise Eriksen; four children; and five grandchildren. I remember when Stein was building his house in Park City. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen. RIP., Tiger Shaw, president of the U.S. Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. The first alpine skier to win triple gold at a world championship, an Olympic Gold Medalist and ambassador and father of freestyle skiing, Stein Eriksen parlayed all that he knew and loved about the sport into an incredible career that spanned almost six decades and changed the face of alpine skiing worldwide. Store Ski Shop and Blizzard Ski Club, brought Stein to the Twin Cities, many times . It is in Park City, Utah. "His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite, and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley," said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley president and general manager. He seemed destined for a more glamorous life. Required fields are marked *. Locals' Knowledge This 2004 photo provided by the Deer Valley Resort shows former Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen. Herb Riemenschneider. (Eric Schramm/AP). Whether I'll be picked is another thing. ", "Simon Kjaer making sure he was in the recovery position. A crowd had gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen. He taught skiing at Sugarbush, Vermont. An Inter statement read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that an agreement has been reached for the consensual termination of Christian Eriksens contract. Despite his near-death experience, free agent Eriksen has no intention of hanging up his boots. Locals' Knowledge Amazing man. Then-Gov. 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Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. ", Eriksen's "celebrity charisma created a special ambiance whether within the Lodge, our restaurant or out on the mountain, that was warm and inviting," said Dennis Suskind, president of Stein Eriksen Lodge, in the resort's statement. In his pleasant voice he told us and pointed to one of the runs near the lift and then he mentioned that we could go up to the lodge on top of the hill for a nice lunch. He was 88 years old. It was a very special day in my life. Locals' Knowledge I hated school when I was a boy. I was a bad kid and a bad student who would rather be on the slopes than study. Took some years. I asked him are you Stein Eriksen and he replied yes. For a full biography see the January-February 2016 issue of Skiing History. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received in his lifetime. 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