Blue Skies, Fireside Evenings, and the Art of Après at Stein Eriksen Lodge

This season, thanks to Deer Valley’s extensive snowmaking and grooming, skiing conditions have remained strong and consistent. But bluebird days invite a different rhythm, one that naturally turns the focus toward what Stein does best: après, refined and unhurried.

When the Mountain Slows, Stein Comes Alive

Après at Stein Eriksen Lodge isn’t loud or hurried. It’s intentional. It begins the moment guests step inside, tanned from the sunshine, boots traded for warmth, and daylight still lingering outside the windows.

There’s a softness to blue-sky afternoons that carries straight into the lodge. Fires crackle. Conversation drifts. The energy shifts from movement to presence, from turns on the mountain to moments worth lingering over.

Whether you gravitate toward the welcoming buzz of the Troll Hallen Lounge or find a quieter fireside corner, après at Stein feels less like an event and more like a ritual.

A Golden Hour Worth Lingering For

Clear days create a golden hour that’s hard to rush past. Light pours through expansive windows. Snow-covered slopes glow just outside. It’s the kind of setting that encourages one more cocktail, one more shared plate, one more story before evening settles in.

Signature drinks arrive perfectly timed, crafted with care, meant to be savored rather than hurried. Small plates strike that ideal balance between indulgent and comforting. This is après designed for conversation, connection, and a deep exhale after the day outdoors.

Here, the best seat is wherever you choose to stay awhile.

Après Without the Pressure

Blue-sky days tend to wind down earlier, leaving room to enjoy après fully, without the rush that often comes with storm chasing or late-afternoon laps. It’s a luxury in itself: the freedom to slow down.

At Stein Eriksen Lodge, après flows effortlessly into the evening. Guests drift from cocktails to dinner without ever feeling the need to leave the warmth of the lodge. An elegant meal at Glitretind becomes the natural next chapter, or a relaxed fireside bite extends the comfort just a little longer.

It’s winter at a pace that feels both indulgent and restorative.

A Season That Invites Balance

While snowfall often steals the spotlight, sunshine brings its own kind of luxury. Bluebird days highlight the beauty of the surrounding mountains and remind guests that winter experiences aren’t measured solely in inches.

At Stein, balance is built into every stay. Ski-in/ski-out access makes coming and going effortless. Thoughtful service anticipates needs before they’re spoken. And après becomes the connective tissue between an active day and a memorable night.

Add in a world-class spa just steps away, and the transition from mountain air to total relaxation feels seamless.

Where Winter Memories Are Made

What guests remember most about Stein Eriksen Lodge isn’t just how the skiing felt, it’s how the day ended. The warmth. The atmosphere. The sense of being cared for without pretense.

Blue skies may define the daylight hours, but it’s the fireside evenings, the clink of glasses, and the quiet hum of après that linger long after the trip ends.

At Stein Eriksen Lodge, winter doesn’t depend on the forecast. It’s about how you spend the hours that matter most, and how beautifully the day unfolds once the mountain gives way to comfort.