He was director of skiing and a ski school instructor at Snowmass, Colorado. "It was quite extraordinary, but it was very nice of everyone and it's been a big help to me to receive all those best wishes. According to a Deer Valley release, Eriksen even earned the Knight First Class honor in 1997, which was awarded by the king of Norway for outstanding service in the interest of his country. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. Its important to remember that as he cascaded down the hill with effortless fluidity, blonde hair flowing, he was sporting stiff and narrow skis with no sidecut and little flex with ankle-topping leather boots. So stylish and graceful on the slopes -- he could even perform impressive tricks -- the Norwegian great helped usher in modern skiing. Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. My Dad filmed you ( I have the film) while you waxed my skis. Winter 1962 . Everyone aspired to "ski like Stein." Eriksen rose to . Eriksen was 88. Family + Kids A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. In 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen and his wife, Francoise, posed next to the newly unveiled bronze statue of Eriksen titled "Come Ski With Me." Eriksen finally settled down and planted rootsin Park City, Utah in the late 1960s. His death was announced by Utah's Deer Valley Resort, which he helped found in 1981 and turn into one of the country's premier destinations for winter sports. He could perform all sorts of stunts on skis, including somersaults an early prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. Stein Eriksen loved the Lodge, and it will forever be my mountain home. He was loved by many here in MN. Eriksen was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism by World Ski Awards in2015. FOR THE RECORD: In an earlier version of this article, a photo caption said Deer Valley Resort is in Colorado. When I was a boy in the 1960s, Steins son, Churchill, lived with me in Williston Vermont where we both went to school at Overlake Day School and on the weekends Stein would pick us both up and we would head out to Waitsfield and spend the weekend with Stein, skiing and Sugarbush and playing games in his house, on the white polar bear rug with the head attached. Yes, guilty as charged. Each one was a pleasant and memorable experience. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. I grew up skiing at Boyne Mt Michigan. 1.8 years ago. The new season begins streaming on The Roku Channel . Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. Love you , Ted Blacklidge, Michigan. On Dec. 8, 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen struck a skiing pose nex, Tribune file photo | I was on a youth ski team sponsored by the Alpine Haus ski shop and coached by Blaze Colt. Eriksen rose to . He captured gold in giant slalom and silver in slalom in the 1952 Winter Games in Oslo. I was sad to learn that he has passed, but glad that he had such a long life. "He's a legend," Norwegian World Cup racer Kjetil Jansrud said. In 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen and his wife, Francoise, posed ne. "He was doing what he loved. He died on 27th December 2015 at the age of 88 years old. Eriksen was married to Gerrysue Eriksen then to Franoise and had five children: Julianna Eriksen, Ava, Stein Jr., Anja and Bjrn. The Official Blog of Deer Valley ResortWelcome to our blog! My father was kind enough to have me get a ski lesson from him in 1958 at heavenly valley. People want to watch him. Your email address will not be published. Hes a legend, Norwegian World Cup racer Kjetil Jansrud said. Eriksen died at his home in Park City on Dec. 27. He took great pride and joy in his past students andguests and making them feel special. People who saw him at the top of his form marveled at his ability. What Stein did was something else. Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune An older brother, Marius Eriksen Jr., became a revered Spitfire pilot in England during World War II, credited with downing nine German planes before he was shot down in 1943 and held as a prisoner of war. I have known Stein for many years and have had the pleasure of dining with him on several occasions during the FIS World Cup at Deer Valley. Eriksen was the first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic gold medal. I crossed paths with Stein Eriksen on a number of occasions. Eriksen was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall ofFame in 2003 and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Hall of Fame in 2013. References [ edit] He was a true inspiration.. \ Eriksen said he was grateful for the continuing attention. He then became director of skiing at Deer Valley, where he served in the role for more than 35 years. Thank you Stein. It all came together for me when I put my skis close next to one another , kept them they really used my edges and a shuttle hip movement a weighed instant to kick my heals while keeping my weight forward.. I stayed out of the library as much as possible. As rope tows gave way to lifts, the sport enjoyed increasingly more exposure and eager new students. In skiing exhibitions, he often performed flips and other aerial stunts, essentially becoming a pioneer of freestyle skiing, which later became a major sport in its own right. So stylish and graceful on the slopes, the Olympic champion helped usher in modern skiing. Eriksen rose to prominence at the 1952 Winter Olympics in his hometown of Oslo when he captured gold in the giant slalom and silver in the slalom. He was ski school director at Heavenly Valley. He is a legend of sports and has amazing contributions. 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At the 1952 Oslo Games, Eriksen won the giant slalom by almost two seconds. He was 88. May God bless you, your family, and your exceptional staff at the Lodge. I responded saying of course he could! "I hope this video explains how I feel towards all the messages, letters, emails, flowers, thoughts and everything else Ive got! He did the same for Deer Valley in 1981, where one of the . Inrecognition of his pioneering spirit and contribution to the early development of the ski industry,Stein received the Pioneer Award from the Intermountain Ski Areas Association (ISAA) in 1998. His comment as I took my turn, Vunderful! 5. May 7 2021, Thanks to his effortless grace and a good number of front flips, Norwegian Stein Eriksen, is often considered the father of freestyle skiing. ", At 80, Eriksen was seriously injured in a 2007 collision with a young skier at the resort. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. Its caused me to search my old photo albums where I found the photo he kindly allowed me to have taken with him at the base of a ski slope in the late 70s. Stein Eriksen Lodge: an authentic European lodge nestled mid-mountain at the acclaimed Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Anyway, with my adolescent criminal career behind me, about 20 years ago on a Utah Christmas week ski trip, I was thrilled to actually meet the legend, by chance, while having lunch with my girlfriend at the time in the lodge at Deer Valley on my birthday of all days. "Stein Eriksen, Olympic champion who helped popularize skiing, dies at 88", "Skiing Icon honored by the New England Ski Museum", ''Stein Eriksen'' (Rolf Bryhn. He then climbed the ranks of ski instructors at Boyne Mountain in Michigan in 1954, eventually landing a management position before heeding the siren call to head west and retire from competitive skiing. He rose to prominence at the 1952 Winter Olympics in his hometown when he captured gold in the giant slalom and silver in the slalom. Why you must ski Stein's Way in Deer Valley - SnowsBest, Deer Valley Resort to be Acquired by Newly Formed Resort Company and Joined with Intrawest, Mammoth Resorts, and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, Legendary Skier Stein Eriksen Passes Away, Newly Formed Resort Company Completes Acquisition of Deer Valley Resort. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. He was way too smooth for World Cup," Jansrud joked. Downhill skiing was a fixture of Eriksen's youth, though he was forced to enjoy it in secret with the onset of World War II when Nazis occupied Norway and banned skiing to avoid large gatherings. My thought and prayers go out to Christian Eriksen and his family. ", Tiger Shaw, the president of U.S. ski and snowboard, said in a statement that Eriksen's "legacy will live on in the ski racers of today and in the sport he loved so much.". He added: "I've thanked people I've met in person, I've thanked the doctors, my team-mates and their families in person. Eriksen celebrated his 80th birthday December 2007 in Deer Valley. His distraught teammates formed a circle around the Inter Milan ace, with some in tears. UEFA announced the Group B match was suspended due to a "medical emergency." The midfielder's wife, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch. Two years later he went on to win three gold medals at the WorldChampionships in re, Sweden in 1954, making him the first alpine skier to win the worldchampionship triple gold. Shortly thereafter, Eriksens inimitable style and captivatingpersonality garnered him the attention of the news media and friendship of the Hollywood elite. Mayor Jack Thomas and the Park City Council in the spring indicated 'Stein Eriksen Day' would be declared in December. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Same with the way he skied. He also finished sixth in the downhill. He was knighted with the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his contribution to Norway, the highest honor that the Norwegian government can give to people living outside Norway. Eriksen celebrated his 80th birthday December 2007 in Deer Valley. Stein Eriksen was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Oslo. He even owned his own shop in Aspen, Colorado, in addition to being the ski school director. He didnt wear a hat over that thick head of hair. "People kind of step aside when they see him coming. When helmets became more and more prevalent, the folks at Deer Valley presented Eriksen with one that featured his hair painted on it. Stein was the son of Marius Eriksen, a skier, Olympic gymnast and manufacturer of ski equipment. I remember when Stein was building his house in Park City. You have to remember there was no internet back then, nor abundant of publications like today, so naturally, finding this treasure and being a bad boy who loved skiing, I stole the book, which I still have to this day by the way some 50 years later. Eriksen had been hard at work perfecting a new turning technique called the reverse-shoulder. Bjorn Bang. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Eriksen shared a snippet of his heartfelt interview with his 899,000 Twitter followers. We hope Heaven has powder days every day! In 1980 I skied in his class at Deer Valley. Wherever he went, Stein would captivate skiers with his gravity-defying aerial tricks and maneuvers. Norwegian skiing great Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form and typically the perfect line down the course. Stein Eriksen was about the closest thing to a Norse god that America had ever seen when he immigrated to the United States after winning gold and silver at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. Thank you Stine for the last 40 years of skiing.!! "The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized.". Required fields are marked *. I never met Mr Erickson however skied st Deer Valley.I have lived my life in Ohio, but learned to ski. Although he was from Norway, Eriksen lived in the U.S. for the last six decades, holding one position after another at various ski resorts around the country. He was a real friend and will be missed.. He was 88. God rest. I was on the Stanford ski team in 1958. Eriksen passed away in his home in Park City at the age of 88 in 2015. ", "Stein has been an integral part of the Deer Valley family since the resort's inception and his presence on the mountain will be profoundly missed," said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley president and general manager. History comes alive And did so for 50 yrs, while at Deer Valley I became aware of Stines thecnique. The midfielder's wife, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch. Eriksen served as an Olympic Ambassador at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, during whichsome events took place at his home mountain of Deer Valley Resort and coincided with the 50thanniversary of his Olympic medals. The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last June. On one of these occasions, I had responded to a report of an injured skier in Ontario Bowl (a steep, double black diamond glade). "I guess that's why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro (tour). He was director of skiing and a ski school instructor at Snowmass, Colorado. He was 88. He was most closely tied to Deer Valley Resort, where he served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Handsome, stylish and glamorous, Eriksen was skiing's first superstar. Christian Eriksen collapsed on the 43rd minute of the Euro opener game against Finland Credit: AFP. He made a good name for the city of Utah. Utah ski legend Stein Eriksen died Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by his family, Deer Valley Resort said in a statement. A true legend. In the second half of the 60s while living in Boulder, Colorado. He was the Norwegian slalom champion in 1947. Your email address will not be published. Skied with Stein, after he put on a visit skiing presentation with his famous ski flip. Shortly after the Nazi's invaded Norway, Stein's parents went to St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrol to "find out what this downhill skiing taught by Hannes . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last. A five-star lodge at the resort is named in his honor. I also had one of the handmade sweaters he had in his shop from Norway. The thrill of competition kept Eriksen on the racing circuit until he earned an unprecedented three gold medals at the 1954 F.I.S. As an up-and-coming racer, Jansrud was once invited to Eriksen's house -- along with the rest of the Norwegian team -- and regaled with story after story. He called both Utah and Montana home. He was so stylish and graceful that he was called Fred Astaire on skis. In 1981 Edgar Stern hired Eriksen on as the Director of Skiing while making moves to establish Deer Valley Resort. But it later went ahead with Eriksen waking up and personally instructing the teams to carry on. rea, Dresser, Wi Detmar Loerick When Snowmass Celebrated its 20th birthday, lodges rolled their rates back to $19.68, the opening year. Soon after Eriksen's death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: Stein was a legend in skiing. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. Its been a while.I hope this video explains how I feel towards all the messages, letters, mails, flowers, thoughts and everything else Ive got! "But all the fans who have sent thousands of letters, emails and flowers or who comes up to me in the street - both in Italy and Denmark - I thank them all for the support that I got from all over the world that helped me through this.". His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort . Twice a day, Stein would come straight down the main hill, full of moguls and which I skiied with caution, in his inimitable layout, eyes to the sky position, to abruptly and meticulously stop at the edge of the outdoor dining area, flip off his bindings and go in for lunch. He made turns look so easy and so elegant. Stein Eriksen, the patriarch of freestyle skiing, died Dec. 27 after a fantastic and colorful U.S. career that began locally at Boyne Mountain and Hickory Hills. For a full biography see the January-February 2016 issue of Skiing History. Shortly after his success in the 1952 Olympics, Eriksen moved to the United States where he lived until his death. He was married to Francoise and Franoise. Later, he held positions at various ski resorts in the United States. After winning three gold medals at the World Championships in Sweden in 1954, he immigrated to the United States, working in Colorado, Vermont, California and Michigan before helping to develop Park City Mountain Resort. Mr. Eriksens first three marriages, to Merrill Ford, Garvene Hales and Jerry Sue Von Hagen, ended in divorce. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He would often put his gymnastic skills on display, performing flips, aerials and tricks, to promote skiing and ski areas. But after rehabilitation, he was back skiing. He took out a beautiful poster of himself skiing in his famous style and he signed it for Ben and Sherry. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. RIP. He was doing what he loved., About that hair, it was always styled just right. 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