The Man After Whom the Lodge is Named

A legendary man to say the least, Stein Eriksen is recognized around the world as the “Grandfather of Freestyle Skiing.” Norwegian born and raised in a family of Nordic ski enthusiasts, Stein Eriksen was an avid ski jumper by the age of five. By introducing his gymnastic-inspired aerial jumps such as the “Aerial Somersault,” he was able to forever revolutionize the alpine skiing world.​

He attracted world attention in the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway, where he won the Gold Medal in Men's Giant Slalom. ​Two years later, Stein captured three gold medals for Slalom, Giant Slalom and Combined at the FIS World Championships. He was charted as the first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic Gold Medal.

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A legendary man to say the least, Stein Eriksen is recognized around the world as the “Grandfather of Freestyle Skiing.” Norwegian born and raised in a family of Nordic ski enthusiasts, Stein Eriksen was an avid ski jumper by the age of five. By introducing his gymnastic-inspired aerial jumps such as the “Aerial Somersault,” he was able to forever revolutionize the alpine skiing world.​

He attracted world attention in the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway, where he won the Gold Medal in Men's Giant Slalom. ​Two years later, Stein captured three gold medals for Slalom, Giant Slalom and Combined at the FIS World Championships. He was charted as the first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic Gold Medal.

​Stein settled in Park City, Utah where he served as a ski instructor, ski school director, ski shop owner and consultant to many ski equipment companies. Most recently, Stein served as the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley Resort for more than 35 years.
Stein Eriksen was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1982. He was honored by the King of Norway in 1997 and was knighted with the Royal Norwegian Order for Merit for his contribution to Norway, the highest honor the Norwegian government bestows to those residing outside of Norway.

On December 27, 2015, legendary Olympic Gold Medalist, Stein Eriksen, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in his Park City home. Stein paved the way for many young athletes who followed his lead by dreaming big and making the impossible possible. He brought style and grace to the sport he loved so much.
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Stein wanted to give his guests at Stein Eriksen Lodge a memorable escape from everyday life; an opportunity to relax, enjoy the outdoors and reconnect with nature. Named after this legendary man, Stein Eriksen Lodge strives to maintain the highest standards in lodging, amenities and service. Stein Eriksen Lodge is built with true #SteinStyle and upholds the “Stein Way” standards that Stein Eriksen lived by every day.

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