Ski Valets…29 Years of Service

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in About Stein Eriksen Lodge | No Comments »

Stein Eriksen Lodge has offered guests ski valet services for the past 29 years. Our locker room is a mere 200 yards from the Sterling Express Lift at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT.

During the winter season it’s common to read guest comments like:

“This is my favorite service at Steins. The ski valets make the trip worth every penny. They are kind, considerate and seem genuinely gracious.”

“The locker room and ski valet staff are fantastic…The assistance with boot and skis, overnight boot drying, and related services went far beyond anything we have experienced elsewhere and made our trip all the more special.”

“ The ski locker staff is incredible, and for us, the ski valet services are what make Steins stand apart as a luxury ski-in/out property.”

After hearing guests rave about the service, I decided I needed to experience it for myself. To make sure I had the full experience I began with breakfast in the Glitretind complete with maple glazed bacon, salmon benedict and fresh fruit. Around 9am I strolled down from the Main Lodge to the locker room in my ski clothing and comfortable sneakers. The ski valets were ready and waiting.

Ryan greeted me and showed me to my locker where he assisted me with my boots. For anyone who has ever struggled trying to pull the tongue of a ski boot up and away from your foot while simultaneously pushing your foot down, this service is for you. In no time my boots were comfortably on my feet and Ryan was taking my skis and poles to the snow while I made final adjustments to my helmet and goggles.  I made sure to apply a bit of sunscreen, provided at the valet desk, before heading out on one of the many blue bird days this season.

Ryan ready to assist me with my skis

Ryan brushed the snow from my boots and guided my foot into my binding. Two solid clicks later I was ready to go. I waved and thanked Ryan as I glided towards the Sterling Lift for my ski adventure.

Freshly groomed snow outside Main Lodge

Upon my return, Roger appeared with a big smile asking me how my day was.  As I gushed about the grooming and the terrain, he gathered my skis and poles and placed them on the rack. He would later return them to my locker where they would be securely stored for the night.

I agree with our guests, these gentlemen represent the genuinely friendly nature of the Lodge. I am extremely proud to work for a property that provides this kind of service to all guests.

Featured Product: Salt Of The Earth

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge | No Comments »

We are proud to included a new locally made product in this winter’s spa menu, particularly for manicures and pedicures.  Salt Of The Earth, headquartered out of Salt Lake City, produces a line of custom salt and sugar scrubs, lotions and bath fizz.  We chose this company because they share the same philosophy as The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge; to create experiences for our guests; to help people feel pampered, relaxed, energized, and refreshed.

The salt used in this line of products is produced through natural evaporation in shallow pools along the Great Salt Lake. It is then harvested, washed, screened and packaged in 40% recycled plastic containers.

“Salt is a simple mineral with an ancient history – a source of purity and balance used in every culture on Earth since before there was time! Salt of the Earth uses pure sea salt extracted from the Great Salt Lake, a remnant of one of Earth’s prehistoric lakes.” – saltearthspa.com

The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge chose six scents from the vast array of scents offered by the company; Bamboo & Teak, Cabana Boy (hints of coconut), Cool Water, Cosmopolitan, Juniper Black Currant and Thai Silk. During a treatment therapist literally hand mixes natural ingredients with essential scents to create products as unique as our customers. The spa also sells the pre-mixed salt scrubs, bath fizz and body crème in all six scents.

Salt Glow