I have a photo with him that I treasure from the early 1980s when I was still in the ski business. Stein Eriksen, an Olympic gold medalist from Norway whose charisma, graceful elegance and innovative style on the slopes influenced generations of skiers across the world and who capitalized on his appeal by helping launch ski resorts across the United States, died Dec. 27 at his home in Park City, Utah. We hope Heaven has powder days every day! So until then, I'm just going to play football and prove that I'm back at the same level. Skied with Stein, after he put on a visit skiing presentation with his famous ski flip. "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. 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. Stein Eriksen was born in Oslo, Norway in 1927. Stein Eriksen loved the Lodge, and it will forever be my mountain home. 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. Eriksen reached the peak of his racing career when skiing was enjoying a surge of popularity in the states. Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen in 2004. JSN. A crowd had gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen. He was 88. The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last June. He made turns on a hill look 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. 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. (Eric Schramm/Deer Valley Resort via AP), Chicago cop shot on Southwest Side: official, Aurora woman sentenced to eight years in prison for drug-induced homicide, Kathy Lynch, owner of Kouts clinic, found guilty of tax evasion by federal jury, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. He was 88. Eriksen was 88. RIP Stein. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In his famously distinct accent he asked if he could be of any assistance. Powder People 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. It was a very special day in my life. But it later went ahead with Eriksen waking up and personally instructing the teams to carry on. Stein was the first skier from outside the Alps to win an Olympic men's Alpine gold medal. 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. Sami Long Kopelman To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida. He was 88. Eriksen finally settled down and planted rootsin Park City, Utah in the late 1960s. I was on a youth ski team sponsored by the Alpine Haus ski shop and coached by Blaze Colt. Family (1) Spouse Franoise (1980? As an instructor, Mr. Eriksen was known for his disciplined approach and his engaging personality. 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. His passion for skiing touched hundreds of thousands of people. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. I met him when I was with my family on a ski vacation at Sugarbush. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort . He turned his attention to promoting and sharing the sport of skiing all across the states. ", At 80, Eriksen was seriously injured in a 2007 collision with a young skier at the resort. The late and great founder of modern skiing was the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for 35 years and passed away []. Stein Eriksen, an Olympic ski champion whose competitive triumphs, elegant style and innovative acrobatics made him one of the sport's first superstars, died on Sunday at his home in Park. 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. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. He also won a silver medal in the slalom. Later on we had the rare treat of seeing him do his front flip (on those skis and those bindings!!!) Eriksen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Francoise, son Bjorn, three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja and five grandchildren, the resort said in its statement. As rope tows gave way to lifts, the sport enjoyed increasingly more exposure and eager new students. ", "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. 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. Utah ski legend Stein Eriksen died Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by his family, Deer Valley Resort said in a statement. "No words. Stein Eriksen was the top slalom racer in Norway in 1949 and took bronze in the slalom at the 1950 World Championships in Aspen, Colorado. There were also stops in Heavenly Valley, Calif., and Boyne Mountain, Mich., before settling in Deer Valley. 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.". 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. I never met Mr Erickson however skied st Deer Valley.I have lived my life in Ohio, but learned to ski. 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Two years later, at a separate world championship competition, Mr. Eriksen became the first skier to win three gold medals. - ?) One word says it all, Stein. This maneuver helped him slice between the gates of slalom courses at daunting speeds. "It's sad that he's gone, but he had a lot of cool experiences in his lifetime and I'm guessing he was blessed and happy with what he accomplished," said Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal, who won Olympic gold, silver and bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. At the 1952 Oslo Games, Eriksen won the giant slalom by almost two seconds. "He was doing what he loved. Eriksen celebrated his 80th birthday December 2007 in Deer Valley. But it's my dream to come back. RIP. Mike Leavitt on hand to declare "Stein Eriksen Day. What Stein did was something else. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. His mother, Birgit, was president of a womens ski group. I was on the Stanford ski team in 1958. "He's 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. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Store Ski Shop and Blizzard Ski Club, brought Stein to the Twin Cities, many times . 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. "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. Still, he said I did well and encouraged me to keep at it, which had me beaming, coming from the great ski racing legend Stein Eriksen. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the, Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune 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. For example, he is quoted as saying, "Be tough, be confident. ", Eriksen's "celebrity charisma created a special ambiance whether within the Lodge, our restaurant or out on the mountain, that was warm and inviting," said Dennis Suskind, president of Stein Eriksen Lodge, in the resort's statement. [7] Following his racing career, he was the ski school director at various resorts, such as Boyne Mountain and Pine Knob,[8] both in Michigan,[9] Sugarbush in Vermont, Heavenly Valley in California, Snowmass and Aspen in Colorado, and Park City in Utah. He took the napkin, left the room, and came back with a poster of that famous photo we all know and he wrote a little note. Eriksen was the first male alpine ski racer from outside the Alps to win an Olympic gold medal. 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. \ In 1948, both brothers were members of Norways Olympic ski team. Finland ran out 1-0 winners. I was about 10. Lift tickets were rolled back to the first season cost of $6.50. While we were eating lunch. It's unclear what caused Eriksen to randomly collapse. I grew up skiing at Boyne Mt Michigan. If you're feeling frisky, lock your knees together, keep your chest level, and try to emulate the joy and grace that Eriksen embodied. 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. I would see him regularly skiing as he skied by on the left edge of the runs in his light blue ski suit. I was smitten. Considered a founder of modern skiing, Eriksen developed a forward somersault that is credited as the forerunner of the inverted aerials performed by freestyle skiers today, the resort said. Wow. "His passion for skiing touched hundreds of thousands of people. I am Herb Riemenschneider. When helmets became more and more prevalent, the folks at Deer Valley presented Eriksen with one that featured his hair painted on it. To think, my whole life, he told the Deseret News in 2002, all Ive done is play around in the snow!. So I stopped when I was on top. Stein Eriksen was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Oslo. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, This 2004 photo provided by the Deer Valley Resort shows former Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen. His brother, Marius Eriksen, Jr. (19222009), was an alpine skier and during World War II became a fighter ace in the Royal Norwegian Air Force. I guess thats why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro [tour]. God rest. In his pleasant voice he told us and pointed to one of the runs near the lift and then he mentioned that we could go up to the lodge on top of the hill for a nice lunch. Thank you Stein. I also had one of the handmade sweaters he had in his shop from Norway. Hi, "To be an Olympic and world champion has been a trademark for me," he said in 2009. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. The family had a tennis court at home, and Stein Eriksen competed in gymnastics and skiing from an early age. May his soul rest in peace, I met Stein at Streeter and Quarles at their Ski shop in Place Ville Marie in Montreal. ", US investors ready to BACK Glazers, Sabitzer's cryptic message, Gunners run riot against Toffees to go five points clear of Man City, N'Golo Kante rejects summer free transfers as he nears new contract at Chelsea, Weghorst showed in just five seconds why Ten Hag signed him for Man Utd, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the 43rd minute of the Euro opener game against Finland, Christian Eriksen's teammates were distraught as medics revived the player, Christian Eriksen is now in hospital and is stabilized after the terrifying incident, Danish fans react as Christian Eriksen (not pictured) of Denmark receives medical assistance during the UEFA EURO 2020 group B preliminary round soccer match between Denmark and Finland. A five-star lodge at the resort is named in his honor. Eriksen was married to Gerrysue Eriksen then to Franoise and had five children: Julianna Eriksen, Ava, Stein Jr., Anja and Bjrn. Saw him again at Snowmass, enjoyed our chat. You taught me to ski at Boyne in the mid 50s. 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. "His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley.". Stein was phenomenaldefinitely the most stylish tail-roper Id ever had! City Hall at the time noted Eriksen's contributions to Park City's rise as a mountain resort. Shortly after his success in the 1952 Olympics, Eriksen moved to the United States where he lived until his death. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. He did a back flip every day at noon in Park City until he was like 80 years old, Jansrud said. 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. "He was a real friend and will be missed.". 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 . He made turns look so easy and so elegant. FREE BETS: GET OVER 2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALS. He was 88. He said: "It was amazing that so many people felt the need to write or send flowers. He said: "My goal is to play in the World Cup in Qatar. Ski legend Stein Eriksen at age 81 in his home in Park City in 2009. "It was weird because I didn't expect people to send flowers - because I died for five minutes. 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. "I guess that's why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro (tour). This is one of the reasons the young Stein began skiing as soon as he could walk. While still ski racing for Norway, Eriksen first introduced skiers to his parallel turns and fluid technique on the slopes of Americas first ski resort, Sun Valley. As you saw once, my 6 dekades in Amerika is 100% as i wanted it to be, a long and happy life, lot of skiing, lot of romance. 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. Obviously many people loved you. He was way too smooth for World Cup," Jansrud joked. Im certain youre getting your runs in ! Im certain it made me a better skier at the expense of others Im guessing. Utah ski legend Stein Eriksen died Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by his family, Deer Valley Resort said in a statement. You can learn more about the history of Deer Valley Resorthere. He was ski school director at Heavenly Valley. and he did have it. Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form on the hill and typically the perfect line down the course. Stein was loved and admired by many skiers in the Minneapolis,MN skiing community. Christian Eriksen collapsed on the 43rd minute of the Euro opener game against Finland Credit: AFP. In 2018 on December 11Eriksen's birthdaythe former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt named the day Stein Eriksen Day. Eriksen was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall ofFame in 2003 and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Hall of Fame in 2013. In the second half of the 60s while living in Boulder, Colorado. 1968, Boulder, CO, Stein, Buddy Werner, Spider Sabich, Jean Claude, Tony Sailor. A crowd gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen, with then-Gov. I want to play. Eriksen, the Norwegian great who helped usher in modern skiing with his graceful style, died Sunday, Dec. 27. A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. He was the Norwegian slalom champion in 1947. 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. "He did a back flip every day at noon in Park City until he was like 80 years old," Jansrud said. longtime director of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, in Park City at age 81. 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. I had heard about athletes who had faded after their big victories and had not been happy with themselves or with life in general, he told People magazine in 1988. As a show of respect, the torch outside the Deer Valley lodge bearing Eriksen's name was extinguished. "He was a real friend and will be missed. He always had the trade mark sweaters. "At the hospital, they kept saying I'd receive more and more flowers. 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. People who saw him at the top of his form marveled at his ability. Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo . I was sad to learn that he has passed, but glad that he had such a long life. Knees finally gave out. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. The cause of his death has been said natural death as per the reports. longtime director of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, in, Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo . Mayor Jack Thomas and the Park City Council in the spring indicated 'Stein Eriksen Day' would be declared in December. He would often perform tricks at scheduled intervals for many of the mountains where he worked. Photo "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Christian," tweeted Arsenal football club, Tottenham football correspondent Alasdair Gold said: "Full credit to the medical staff, players and officials who all acted so quickly around Christian Eriksen amid the shock. Tribune file photo | Mike Leavitt was on hand to declare Dec. 8, 2001, as "Stein Eriksen Day." Then speedy defibrillation following his cardiac arrest ushered him back to the land of . Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received in his lifetime. Stein was such an incredible and gracious man with his time for others. Eriksen was 88. 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. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was universally loved.". (This information will not be shared). 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. He died on December 27, 2015 in Park City, Utah, USA. Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Beautiful man and always a gentleman. Two years later, he won three gold medals at the world championships in Are, Sweden. The Denmark international had his contract with Italian champions Inter Milan terminated by mutual consent in December. There was talk shortly afterward about honoring him this winter at Deer Valley. He was such an inspiration, in fact, that he became an honored member of the U.S. What a gentleman. He was 88. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Francoise Eriksen; four children; and five grandchildren. 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. 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. Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo How close is Florida's Trinity Thomas to the NCAA's perfect 10 record? What a great memory that day was for me. Eriksen and his friends would organize clandestine slalom races in hidden forest glades to assuage their passion for two-planking. 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.. Love you , Ted Blacklidge, Michigan. May you rest in peace mr ski. Eriksen, 29, has thanked all those who helped save his life - as well as their loved ones. He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. 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. Stein Eriksen was born on December 11, 1927 in Oslo, Norway. Eriksen shared a snippet of his heartfelt interview with his 899,000 Twitter followers. Settling in the United States, he taught skiing in the winter and sold ski clothes (including sweaters knitted by his mother) in the warmer months. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune A son from his second marriage, Stein Eriksen Jr., died in 2012. His skiing was something to behold. "I guess that's why he went to the U.S. and got on the pro [tour]. Sie haben im Gegensatz zum deutschen Michel erkannt, wer der wahre Feind aktuell ist. "He was doing what he loved. 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