Stein Eriksen Blog

Luxury Accommodations
Surprise your love with a luxurious alpine-styled bedroom or indulgent suite. Each room at the Lodge features specially selected fabrics and finishes offering you a beautiful and unique atmosphere no matter your room type. To make your night in our luxury accommodations even more special, consider bringing along your partner’s favorite scented bath oil or bubbles, as all rooms feature jetted bathtubs with separate shower, luxurious Molton Brown of London bath products, and plush robes and slippers. For an even more glamorous experience, book one of our Lodge Luxury Suites and enjoy your own private deck and hot tub.

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Rose Petal Turndowns
We can arrange for you to receive our most romantic turndown service. Upon arrival, your room will be graciously decorated with scented candles and a shower of rose petals to create the perfect romantic ambiance for you and your sweetie. You can even add our house-made chocolates for an even more decadent touch or have your room pre-stocked with a favorite wine or food items.

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Gourmet Dining
For a night out to indulge in award-winning cuisine, head to any of our Stein Collection restaurants to treat your special someone to decadent dining. Our award-winning Glitretind Restaurant offers breathtaking views of Deer Valley along with a carefully curated menu perfect for spoiling that special someone. Troll Hallen invites you to settle in amid warm woods and rich interiors as you indulge in equally satisfying fare in this warm and welcoming ambiance. Plan a private wine tasting for two, or take a short trip to our sister property, Stein Eriksen Residences, to partake in the incredible gourmet offerings of The 7-8-8-0 Club. You’re guaranteed to have a meal as memorable as the company you share it with.

Alpine Distilling, a local company right here in Park City, crafted 200 bottles of barrel-aged aquavit for our us at Stein Eriksen Lodge. The spirit made its debut on Stein Day, December 15th, 2019, and was enjoyed by guests celebrating the life of Stein Eriksen. Aquavit originally hails from Scandinavia and was a favorite of Stein himself. Its rich tradition and flavor complement the Norwegian heritage here at the Lodge.

Water of life
The word “aquavit” is derived from the Latin aqua vitae meaning water of life. Though now typically only seen around the holidays, weddings, or birthdays, aquavit was indeed the “water of life” for some Scandanavians in its early years as it was believed to possess healing powers. Today, however, aquavit is no longer considered medicinal though it is regarded as a digestive ease when consuming rich foods, which most likely plays a factor in its popularity during the holidays.

Production
Our Aquavit from Alpine Distilling was made from Utah Winter Wheat and Utah 2-Row Barley that was converted from starch to sugar before fermentation. After fermentation, the liquid was distilled, seasoned, and transferred to barrels before being bottled and brought to the Lodge. Aquavit is traditionally made from either wheat or potatoes, then seasoned with caraway, cardamom, cumin, anise, fennel, or orange peel to name a few. The longer the Aquavit ages in barrels, the easier it is to detect these flavors. In fact, Norwegian Aquavit is often aged the longest and turns a delightful amber color whereas Danish or Swedish Aquavits are more pale, even clear. The Stein Eriksen Aquavit presents as “liquid gold” with a beautiful aroma and a complex taste profile maintaining a balanced mouthfeel.

Drinking culture
Norwegian aquavit is served at room temperature in a special tulip-shaped glass. You can either take the whole glass at once and follow it with a dark beer, or sip on the contents to savor the unique flavor or the spirit. No matter how you choose to drink it, always start with a toast. The toast used when drinking aquavit originated with the Vikings. Skaal is the standard toast used today and references a drinking cup that the Vikings used. During the toast, it is traditional to maintain eye contact with your fellow drinkers. This too originated with the Vikings and embodies their sensibility of keeping an eye on others at all times.

Stein and Aquavit
Stein himself enjoyed a glass of aquavit with friends and guests at the Lodge. His favorite way to drink it was all at once and encouraged his fellow drinkers to do the same. The aquavit crafted by Alpine Distilling not only carries on a Norwegian tradition but also reminds us of the legend himself and his days here at Deer Valley

After the Lodge received the 200 bottles of aquavit, the barrels used to age the spirit were delivered to another local company for repurposing. Red Rock Brewing is making a beer that will be aged in these same barrels for the Lodge. Stay tuned for the release of this beer!

You can try some aquavit yourself at Glitretind while supplies last. Call (435) 645-6455 to make a reservation today, and be sure to ask your server for food recommendations that will pair well with the spirit for the complete experience

With its rich heritage of folk art, it's no surprise that out of Norway emerged a distinctively patterned woolen sweater. This sweater is now recognized around the globe as being iconically Norwegian, and tourists visiting the country often purchase one as a souvenir. The pattern of this sweater was designed by knitter Unn Søiland in 1953 and was eventually named after, and made famous by Stein's older brother, Marius Eriksen Jr.

Stein wasn't the only skier in his family. His father, Marius Eriksen Sr. was an avid cross-country skier who opened a shop in Oslo selling ski gear. His brother, Marius Jr., was a Norwegian champion in alpine skiing in both 1947 and 1948. In addition to his skiing success, Marius was also pilot during World War II in the Norwegian Army Air Service and after the war, an actor starring in several films.

Marius's role in the hit Norwegian film Troll i ord in 1954 is what made the Marius sweater design boom in popularity. He is seen in many scenes wearing the sweater. After the film's success, everyone wanted to knit their own Marius sweater. The pattern became legendary. Marius was already a decorated war hero for his exploits as a fighter pilot, and his acting career further cemented his popularity across the country.

Stein and Marius's mother, Birgit "Bitten" Eriksen loved to knit and made and sold the now-iconic sweater in their father's ski shop in Oslo. The original pattern featured crosses and diamonds predominating across the shoulders in navy, white, and red, the colors of the Norwegian flag. As the pattern's popularity grew, the use of colors became more varied and creative. 

Stein himself was often photographed skiing in the Marius sweater. Between the two brothers, the sweater and its pattern became an iconic piece of winter wear that remains popular even today. Now, the Marius pattern can be found not only on sweaters, but on mittens, hats, t-shirts, and more.

The Marius sweater is just one example of Norwegian heritage that permeates Stein Eriksen Lodge. Throughout the Lodge, thick wood paneling, painted murals, and patterned accents offer a Norwegian escape rooted in cultural heritage encouraging guests to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Book your stay now and enjoy a mountain escape steeped in old-world charm this winter season. ​

​Here at Stein Eriksen Lodge we are fully embracing the festive season with traditional decorations, seasonal aromas, and twinkling lights. The thirty-two-foot Christmas tree takes center stage in our luxurious Mountain Lodge. Hand decorated by our staff, the annual tree trimming marks the onset of the holidays at Stein. A freshly-cut tree is brought inside, hoisted up using ropes and manpower, and then carefully trimmed and decorated with ornaments, toys, and shimmering lights. This elaborate tree reaches from the floor to the apex of the vaulted ceiling in the Lodge and is finished with oversized gifts at its base. This tree combines with the warm crackling of the wood-burning fireplace and the sweet indulgence of a larger-than-life gingerbread rocket ship to create the perfect picture of holiday cheer. 

For our in-house guests, mark your calendar with this exciting lineup of holiday activities to celebrate the season and bring in the New Year!
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Tuesday, December 17, and Monday, December 23, 5pm-7pm – Gingerbread House Making
Let our expert pastry chef help you create a gingerbread house of your own to keep and share. 


Friday, December 20, 5pm-7pm – Ornament Decorating
Create and decorate a special ornament of your own to treasure using provided ceramic ornaments and cheerful paints.


Saturday, December 21, 5pm-7pm – Cookie Decorating
Frost and decorate your own selection of delicious holiday cookies.


Sunday, December 22, 3pm-5pm – Pictures with Santa
Get your annual pictures taken with Santa right here at the Lodge.


Thursday, December 26, TBD  – Make Your Own Bear
Discover the fun of stuffed animal making when you create your very own Stein Eriksen Lodge Bear.


Saturday, December 28, All Day – Champions Club Contests
All day long, Champions Club will be holding exciting contests for our guests.


Sunday, December 29, TBD – Kids Arts and Crafts
Kids staying at the Lodge get their own chance to take part in seasonal arts and crafts.
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Sleigh Rides – Deer Valley Resort
Allow our Concierge team to book a sleigh ride for you through the snow covered mountainscape of Deer Valley Resort to complete your holiday experience. 

Please be aware that some of these activities do incur an additional cost to participate. For more information or to RSVP for any activity, please call our Concierge desk at (435) 645-6460.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Stein Eriksen Lodge!