Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sarah Myers | in Happening in Park City, Skiing, The Lodge | 14 Comments »
This month marks the 10th Anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Park City began celebrating on February 1 with a concert on Main Street followed by fireworks. The celebration, also the kick-start to the World Cup Event at Deer Valley Resort, brought a crowd out in the pounding snow to cheer and dance. The next morning I had the great fortune to ski the fresh snow with Olympian Heidi Volker at Deer Valley Resort. Just a few hours later I was rooting for Hannah Kearney at the World Cup Individual Mogul event at Deer Valley as she won her 12th consecutive World Cup mogul title.
On the drive back from the former Olympic venue, I realized how alive the Olympic spirit is in Park City. Not only is it the chosen home for the United States Ski and Snowboard Team’s state-of-the-art training facility, The Center of Excellence; athletes travel here to train year-round. The Utah Olympic Park, for example, is a venue that houses the Alf Engen Ski Museum but also serves as a training and competition venue for Bobsled, Skeleton, Aerials and Nordic Ski Jumping.
In addition to providing current athletes with the tools for success, Park City is proud to be the home of retired Olympic athlete, Stein Eriksen. Each day I have the great pleasure of walking past his trophy case in the Main Lodge with Stein’s two Olympic medals predominantly displayed. For the past sixty years, Stein Eriksen has revolutionized the world of alpine skiing and is credited with devising the freestyle event “aerials.”
In celebration of tonight’s World Cup Aerial Events, it is my pleasure to share with you some images of Stein Eriksen.
Stein Eriksen First Place Podium in 1952 Oslo Olympics
Gold Medal Run 1952
Stein Eriksen at Tystigen in 1957
Stein Eriksen Lodge showcasing his classic Front Flip
Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in Jake's Weather Forecast, Skiing, The Lodge | No Comments »
Consistent moderate size storms in the models are aiming for the first 10 days of December with storms lined up for Sat 12/3, Tue 12/6 and Fri 12/9. December still feels above normal at this time, however I think our most active snowy weather will still come in February and March.
December…..66″ Forecast…..37% ABOVE Normal
January…..50″ Forecast…..Near Normal
February…..66″ Forecast…..63% ABOVE Normal
March…..60″ Forecast…..31% ABOVE Normal
April…..32″ Forecast…..Near Normal
Overall – 24% ABOVE Normal
Posted on September 15, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in Skiing, The Lodge | No Comments »
Head on over to our Facebook page and you could win a three-night ski vacation!
We will host you and a guest for three nights complete with daily breakfast, ski rentals, adult lift tickets to Deer Valley Resort and transport you to and from Salt Lake International Airport.
Winner will be announced October 17, 2011.
Visit Stein Eriksen Lodge on Facebook for all the details and to enter for your chance to win!
Posted on July 7, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in News, Skiing | 3 Comments »
Travel + Leisure just released the results of the 2011 World’s Best Hotels, as voted by their readers. We are so pleased to receive the #2 hotel in USA & #27 worldwide.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience the Lodge you can enter to win a luxury three-night stay this winter for you and a guest.
Enjoy an après ski horse drawn sleigh ride from the back steps of the Lodge.
Posted on March 9, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in Skiing, The Spa | 4 Comments »
This weekend I purchased sunscreen for my family on our way out for three hours of cross-country skiing. UV-B rays are just as intense in the winter and spring and can cause serious sunburn, we all should be very careful about being exposed unprotected to the sun for any extended period of time. And reflection from snow increases the risk of damage to your skin.
While I lather sunscreen on every exposed inch of myself and loved ones when we are heading out on the weekends. I realized I have been too complacent with my daily sun protection in recent months. I detest putting smelly facial creams on in the morning.
The solution? This amazing product, Eminences SPF 30 Sun Defense Minerals, which I found at the Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge. The powder is hypoallergenic, easy to apply over my daily non-spf facial cream, loaded with vitamins, and available in six shades for added cosmetic coverage.
Eminence SPF 30 Sun Defense Minerals
Posted on February 15, 2011 by Sarah Myers | in Skiing, The Lodge | 2 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.
Posted on February 2, 2010 by Sarah Myers | in News, Skiing, The Lodge | No Comments »
We are neck-and-neck, 50/50 with the Lake Tahoe Region in the voting for “Favorite Ski Destination.”
Help us win by voting for Utah!
http://list.utah.gov/t/501477/691342/324/0/
(once there, click to become a “fan” of the Travelocity Roaming Gnome on Facebook)
You can vote as many times as you want.
VOTING ENDS TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AT 10:00 am MST
If we win, the Traveling Gnome will make his ski vacation in Utah with lots of free publicity
Posted on January 5, 2010 by Sarah Myers | in News, Skiing | No Comments »
Freestyle athletes will make their second to last stop before the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Park City, Utah. The three day event takes place at Deer Valley Resort on January 14 – 16, 2010. Fans can watch these future Olympians free of charge as they compete in moguls and aerial competitions. Here is the detailed schedule of events.
The past few years I have watch the final ladies’ and mens’ mogul competitions. If you have a chance to get to any of the events I highly recommend it. Don’t forget to come to the Lodge for apres ski by the fire in the Troll Hallen Lounge.
Posted on October 1, 2009 by Sarah Myers | in News, Skiing, The Lodge | No Comments »
Yesterday, the first snow fell at Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT. There are just 65 days until opening day at Deer Valley Resort. If you haven’t begun to think about your next ski vacation, check out the lodge’s packages available this winter. With ski-in/ski-out access to the #1 rated resort by the readers of SKI Magazine for the third year in a row.
First snow - Sterling lift at Silver Lake Lodge
