Prior to achieving his three World Championship titles, Eriksen immigrated to the United States in 1953 with a hankering to share and spread skiing around America. He is credited with executing the first front flip or forward somersault on skis, and his daring acts laid the foundation for the inverted aerial feats we enjoy at freestyle events today. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. You are missed. I was sad to learn that he has passed, but glad that he had such a long life. Stein Eriksen, the legendary alpine skier whose revolutionary technique and distinctive style made him a founder of modern skiing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home in Park City, Utah surrounded by family. I guess thats 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. Alongside Stern, the two envisioned a resort where luxury and skiing allowed guests to completely escape and relax. I was on a youth ski team sponsored by the Alpine Haus ski shop and coached by Blaze Colt. Norwegian skiing great Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form and typically the perfect line down the course. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. He was preceded in death by son Stein Jr. Each one was a pleasant and memorable experience. The new season begins streaming on The Roku Channel . Stein Eriksen, a Norwegian credited as the founder of modern skiing, died on Sunday at his home in Utah, the ski resort he was long associated with said. I apologize for my error. Hes a world-class human being, which in turn made him a world-class skier, Lessing Stern, owner of Deer Valley Resort, said in a phone interview. Just as I finished securing the injured skier in the sled, Mr. Eriksen and a contingent of 3 or 4 guests showed up on the scene. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received in his lifetime. He seemed destined for a more glamorous life. Knees finally gave out. Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort , where Mr. Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Handsome, stylish and glamorous, Eriksen was skiing's first superstar. It's unclear what caused Eriksen to randomly collapse. He was 88 years old. His father, Marius, a cross-country skier and champion ski jumper, won a bronze medal in gymnastics at the 1912 Olympic Games and later ran a business manufacturing and selling ski equipment. Later on we had the rare treat of seeing him do his front flip (on those skis and those bindings!!!) Took some years. A true legend. In the early 1950s, he developed a new method of making turns, called the reverse-shoulder technique, which enabled him to slice through the gates of slalom and giant slalom races with breathtaking speed. We feature great posts about skiing at Deer Valley from incredible local authors. I have a photo with him that I treasure from the early 1980s when I was still in the ski business. Eriksen died Dec. 27, 2015, at his home in Park City. As rope tows gave way to lifts, the sport enjoyed increasingly more exposure and eager new students. 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Christian was a key figure in our march to the Scudetto a team effort which Eriksen contributed to with his vision, intuition, passing, assists and goals, including some big ones.. Eriksen was 88. His death was announced by Utahs Deer Valley Resort, which he helped found in 1981 and turn into one of the countrys premier destinations for winter sports. The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last. Eriksen was 88. I will forever hold close to my heart the runs taken with one of the greatest sportsmen of all time, and his incomparable style ! On Dec. 8, 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen and his wife Francoise pose next to the newly unveiled bronze statue of Eriksen titled "Come Ski With Me." Your email address will not be published. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I guess that's why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro (tour). May you rest in peace mr ski <3. He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. 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. He was 88. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Your email address will not be published. A modest champion, he declared, "I had a great advantage over most of the others because I knew the course by heart." Four days later, he added a silver medal in the slalom. Stein, you are my biggest hero! Known for decades for his impeccable style and panache on skis, Eriksen, competing for Norway, won the gold medal in giant slalom and the silver in slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics in his hometown of Oslo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Stein Eriksen Youth SportsOpportunity Endowment. "He was a real friend and will be missed.". Two years later, he won three gold medals at the world championships in Are, Sweden. The second time we met Mr Eriksen was in Peter Glen Sports store in Jupiter. Later, he held positions at various ski resorts in the United States. Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen in 2004. When his brother returned from the war, a 23-year-old captain in the royal Air Force, he resumed his own ski training. The late and great founder of modern skiing was the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for 35 years and passed away []. He was director of skiing and a ski school instructor at Snowmass, Colo. Flyfished with him, in our float tubes, at Hidden Lake, high above Elk Lake, MT, and west of Henrys Lake, ID, on the continental divide. 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 true inspiration.". Thank you Stine for the last 40 years of skiing.!! "He did a back flip every day at noon in Park City until he was like 80 years old," Jansrud said. For his Olympic medals, Eriksen earned the Holmenkollen Medal in 1952. Snow + Weather 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. In 1948, both brothers were members of Norways Olympic ski team. Just turned 73. Stein Eriksen (11 December 1927 27 December 2015) was an alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist from Norway. He was loved by many here in MN. I am a Norwegian and I had lunch with him a few time, he was grate guy, I watch race in Norway in 1952 not to far from were I lived then and it was fun see him ski, he is still my hero. I am planing my first ski run in a few weeks. You can learn more about the history of Deer Valley Resorthere. [5], It is said that Eriksen was skiing's "first superstar", since he was handsome, stylish and charismatic. RIP Stein. He did the same for Deer Valley in 1981, where one of the . On Dec. 8, 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen struck a skiing pose nex, Tribune file photo | ", "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. I hated school when I was a boy. 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. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. An Inter statement read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that an agreement has been reached for the consensual termination of Christian Eriksens contract. RIP. 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Everyone was totally stunned at the news that Stein was going to come to Boyne. But it's my dream to come back. He later went to Deer Valley. St winter Park where I skied most I was asked many times if I had studied with Stine Erickson Anderson no but yes . Stein Eriksen loved the Lodge, and it will forever be my mountain home. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Here is "But the appreciation that the American people have for champions has enhanced that value in a way that made it possible for me to enjoy life without too much effort. Its sad that hes gone, but he had a lot of cool experiences in his lifetime, and Im guessing he was blessed and happy with what he accomplished, said Norways Aksel Lund Svindal, who won Olympic gold, silver and bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Mike Leavitt on hand to declare "Stein Eriksen Day. Thank you for all the pic.twitter.com/0uvmvsn5D8. RIP thank you for all you gave to the ski community-well done, Tiger Shaw, the president of U.S. skiing, 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.". [11] He died on 27 December 2015, sixteen days after his 88th birthday, in his Park City, Utah home. Photo World Championships in re, Sweden for slalom, giant slalom, and combinedthe first skier to ever clinch such glory. JSN. So sad. Ski legend Stein Eriksen at age 81 in his home in Park City in 2009. Eriksen was born 11 December 1927, in Oslo. Two years later, at a separate world championship competition, Mr. Eriksen became the first skier to win three gold medals. Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo . 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen. He was 88. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. In 1981 Edgar Stern hired Eriksen on as the Director of Skiing while making moves to establish Deer Valley Resort. He was 88. [1], Eriksen won the gold medal in the giant slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics, which was held in Oslo, Norway. See you soon enough on Heavens slopes sir. His technique epitomized skiing of that era: legs glued together, torso almost perpendicular to the fall line, arms steady with hands in front. I still own 2 sweaters you brought back to Boyne and gave to my brothers. Eriksen, a well-known figure in the 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. (This information will not be shared). His somersaults were epic -- and a prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. I stayed out of the library as much as possible. Powder People In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. Both of his parents were zealous nordic skiers. "I guess that's why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro [tour]. We sometimes trained at Heavenly Valley, where Stein was director of the ski school. Despite his celebrity, Eriksen had a down-to-earth formula for success: "Be tough, be confident. "The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized.". He was most closely tied to Deer Valley Resort, where he served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. 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. It is in Park City, Utah. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But the former Tottenham and Inter Milan ace was eventually revived thanks to the quick thinking of team-mate Simon Kjaer and the incredible work of the pitchside doctors. Never caught up. Eriksen passed away in his home in Park City at the age of 88 in 2015. I was about 10. Bookmark. "It was weird because I didn't expect people to send flowers - because I died for five minutes. Stein was my skiing idol. Amazing man. He was a true inspiration.. To me, hes been a living legend that lived up to that status without faltering a true hero and good guy! [11] He died on 27 December 2015, sixteen days after his 88th birthday, in his Park City, Utah home.[12]. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. He could perform all sorts of stunts on skis, including somersaults an early prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. ", "The winners serve to define the standards of the ski industry," said World Ski Awards Managing Director Sion Rapson, "inspiring others to raise the guest experience and stimulate new demand. "His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley.". Soon after Eriksen's death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: "Stein was a legend in skiing. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. ", 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.". Ski hills, rope tows, and town tows were popping up all across foothills and mountainsides in America by the late 1930s. "He was a true inspiration.". He was the Norwegian slalom champion in 1947. "His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite, and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley," said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley president and general manager. Or as Jansrud said, flawless.. 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. "He's a legend," Norwegian World Cup racer Kjetil Jansrud said. The Stein Eriksen Ballroom is the largest on-site venue and offers panoramic views of Deer Valley Resort's mountains. He nodded and we proceeded. Ole often spoke of the 1952 Olypics and perhaps Mr. Bjrn Bang was also acquainted with him? "They'll say, 'There goes Stein.' Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune He did a back flip every day at noon in Park City until he was like 80 years old, Jansrud said. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. For most of us, even the great ones, skiing seemed to be a muscular, difficult thing, skiing writer Nicholas Howe wrote in 1990, recalling that he first saw Mr. Eriksen in action in 1953. His comment as I took my turn, Vunderful! Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. [3] His parents were Marius Eriksen (18861950) and Birgit Heien (19001996). To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. There were also stops in Heavenly Valley, Calif., and Boyne Mountain, Mich., before settling in Deer Valley. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in his native Oslo, Mr. Eriksen was leading the giant slalom when his skis went out from him near the finish line. On three separate stays at the Stein Eriksen Lodge I had the unimaginable joy of Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. Finland ran out 1-0 winners. Among his numerous awards and honors, Eriksen was awarded the Knight First Class honor in1997 by His Majesty the King of Norway as a reward for outstanding service in the interest ofNorway, indicating his dedication to his home country. (Eric Schramm/AP). Stein Eriksen next to his statue at the base of Deer Valley in 2002. It's just amazing.". I also had one of the handmade sweaters he had in his shop from Norway. He would often put his gymnastic skills on display, performing flips, aerials and tricks, to promote skiing and ski areas. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received throughout his lifetime. So stylish and graceful on the slopes, the Olympic champion helped usher in modern skiing. Eriksen died at his home in Park City on Dec. 27. The U.S. ski team has made Park City its headquarters since 1974. I asked him are you Stein Eriksen and he replied yes. He was 88. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the, Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune The cause was not. "He's done so much for Utah skiing I don't think you can put a value on it," Parkinson observed in 2009. Stein Eriksen, credited with helping to usher in modern skiing with his graceful style, died Sunday at the age of 88. May God bless you, your family, and your exceptional staff at the Lodge. "No words. A five-star lodge at the resort is named in his honor. I was a bad kid and a bad student who would rather be on the slopes than study. I found the information in the computer about his passing. Yes, guilty as charged. Actually, my only real concern as a boy, he told Salt Lake Citys Deseret News in 1991, was deciding which sport I would pursue.. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Francoise Eriksen; four children; and five grandchildren. The cause was not disclosed, but Mr. Eriksen was hospitalized in 2013 for neurological symptoms. His health had weakened after a skiing accident in 2007. He came to be recognized as something of a Nordic mountain god, always competing bareheaded to allow the sun to gleam off his luxuriant blond hair as he sped downhill. Eriksen was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism by World Ski Awards in2015. For example, he is quoted as saying, "Be tough, be confident. My wife later corrected me and said that Stein was Norwegian. Wherever he went, Stein would captivate skiers with his gravity-defying aerial tricks and maneuvers. Whether I'll be picked is another thing. The spokesman tweeted: "Following the medical emergency involving Denmark's player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort . God Bless and thank you for your great contribution to the sport. He didnt wear a hat over that thick head of hair. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. The blond-haired, blue-eyed Norwegian was a ski god. He taught skiing at Sugarbush, Vermont. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. using your Stein Eriksen skiing at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, in 2005. As one of the most recognized names in the ski world, Stein Eriksen has been synonymous with skiing style and elegance for more than 60 years. A UEFA Euro 2020 spokesman has tweeted that Eriksen was rushed to hospital and "has been stabilised". Colorado is and was a great state. He had served as the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for over 35 years, allowing his signature warmth, charisma, and appreciation for skiing to shape the resorts ethos and brand. Stein was such an incredible and gracious man with his time for others. Eriksen was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Oslo. Eriksen celebrated his 80th birthday December 2007 in Deer Valley. Sami Long Kopelman For other inquiries, Contact Us. Physically, I'm back in top shape. 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. Eriksen was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall ofFame in 2003 and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Hall of Fame in 2013. To think, my whole life, he told the Deseret News in 2002, all Ive done is play around in the snow!. But you will never be a whole and happy person if you aren't humble".[6]. A crowd had gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen. For a full biography see the January-February 2016 issue of Skiing History. So sad. His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite, and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley, said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valleys president and general manager. Dear Mrs. Eriksen, We only met your husband twice, but both times were memorable My wife and I were skiing in Deer Valley over 10 years ago and we asked a gentleman at the base of the Stein Lodge for some information . He was universally loved.. RIP thank you for all you gave to the ski community well done. As a show of respect, the torch outside the Deer Valley lodge bearing Eriksens name was extinguished. The space can hold up to 325 guests and features two fireplaces and a dance . Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received throughout his lifetime. "That's my goal and it's still some time away. We first met Stein at Sugarbush, and really tried to use his comma position. Over the years Ive spoken fondly of him and others that have had the class he had in how he conducted himself and demonstrated life in a high standard. Eriksen said he was grateful for the continuing attention. There has been an outpouring of messages from wellwishers for Eriksen following this evening's distressing images. My father was kind enough to have me get a ski lesson from him in 1958 at heavenly valley. Trollhaugen Ski A A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. Ski Utah Resort Histories | Beaver Mountain, Powder People | Lexi Dowdall Paint By Powder, Ski Utah Resort Histories | Eagle Point Resort, A Night in the Life of a Snowcat Driver: How Ski Slopes are Groomed. Family + Kids document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form on the hill and typically the perfect line down the course. As a show of respect, the torch outside the Deer Valley lodge that bears Eriksen's name was extinguished. What a gentleman. Ski and Snowboard Assn., said in a statement that Eriksens legacy will live on in the ski racers of today and in the sport he loved so much.. 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. Eriksen finally settled down and planted rootsin Park City, Utah in the late 1960s. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida. This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2015, and information in the article may be outdated. He was 88. Herb Riemenschneider. Saw him again at Snowmass, enjoyed our chat. Just an incredible combination of talents. He was a true inspiration and we arehonored to have had him as a part of the Deer Valley family., Commenting on Eriksens legacy, Dennis Suskind, President of Stein Eriksen Lodge, noted,Stein Eriksen was the vision behind the development of the Lodge that carries his name. 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. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. He didnt have to do it, but he smiled kindly, briefly put his arm around my shoulders for the photo and left me feeling very happy. He also won a silver medal in the slalom event. 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. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Eriksen had been hard at work perfecting a new turning technique called the reverse-shoulder. RT @stein_hajo: GLCKWUNSCH an alle Franzosen und Italiener In Frankreich und Italien wachen die Menschen auf und forderten gestern den Austritt aus der NATO. Eriksen rose to . View our online Press Pack. Everyone aspired to "ski like Stein." How close is Florida's Trinity Thomas to the NCAA's perfect 10 record? I worked at Steins Ski rental shop just after having my hip replaced ( By Steins Ortho DrStein called and said You have to fix Macks hip) I was limping and Stein said lets make a couple of runs to cheer you up. Details of that event have not yet been released. This maneuver helped him slice between the gates of slalom courses at daunting speeds. @ChrisEriksen8," wrote Turkish footballer Nuri ahin. But on this one odd occasion that I went to the library I stumbled on a book called Ski Racing (Advice by the Experts), and I was enthralled by the advice, photos, diagrams, technology and other info I found there, including several quotes and photos of the Great Stein Eriksen throughout the book. At one point, only his left hand was in contact with the snow, but he called on his early training as a gymnast to regain control, get back on his feet and complete the race. 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. 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