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. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the, Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune 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. He was preceded in death by his son, Stein Jr. Ex-Norwegian ski great Eriksen dies at age 88, American Diggins wins gold in cross country skiing, Why the best triathlete in history is making the unlikeliest of comebacks, Games official not worried by slow start in Milan, Olympic pole vault champ Richards dies at 97, Companies charged in Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging, Serbia grabs last spot in Basketball World Cup, Olsen earns WC slalom win after Ginnis DQ'd, US Olympic Sailing Team executive director quits. Eriksen rose to . Stein was the first skier from outside the Alps to win an Olympic men's Alpine gold medal. His death was confirmed by Deer Valley Resort, where Eriksen served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. Stein Eriksen, seen here in 1969, won gold and silver slalom medals for Norway in the 1952 Winter Olympics. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted. I followed Stein around the town, bar hopping to try to get my newer copy of his book signed. He was 88. 5. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. @ChrisEriksen8," wrote Turkish footballer Nuri ahin. 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. Stein Eriksen skiing at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, in 2005. He died on December 27, 2015 in Park City, Utah, USA. I recognized him immediately. "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. He was director of skiing and a ski school instructor at Snowmass, Colorado. I would love to know where Churchill is now just to be able to say hello to him after all these years. "At the hospital, they kept saying I'd receive more and more flowers. 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. I never met Mr Erickson however skied st Deer Valley.I have lived my life in Ohio, but learned to ski. He was 88. I have never regretted that.. See you soon enough on Heavens slopes sir. "Stein was an icon before he got here, so it raised perceptions of Park City by leaps and bounds," said Clark Parkinson, who was an instructor at Park City when Eriksen arrived. 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. social media account Eriksen was 88. I was a bad kid and a bad student who would rather be on the slopes than study. 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. Stein Eriksen is not present physically with us today. 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 died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. In the early 90s I was a professional ski patrolman at Deer Valley Resort. "He's done so much for Utah skiing I don't think you can put a value on it," Parkinson observed in 2009. 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. ", And that hair was always styled just right. Hi, But you will never be a whole and happy person if you aren't humble". Sami Long Kopelman He captured gold in giant slalom and silver in slalom in the 1952 Winter Games in Oslo. A son from his second marriage, Stein Eriksen Jr., died in 2012. [11] He died on 27 December 2015, sixteen days after his 88th birthday, in his Park City, Utah home. The new season begins streaming on The Roku Channel . Each one was a pleasant and memorable experience. So stylish and graceful on the slopes -- he could even perform impressive tricks -- the Norwegian great helped usher in modern skiing. The patriarch of elegant skiing, Eriksen successfully turned his passion for skiing into a lifetime career. He would often perform tricks at scheduled intervals for many of the mountains where he worked. "He was a true inspiration.". Spring Skiing, News Advertisement. My Dad filmed you ( I have the film) while you waxed my skis. He was 88. Here is "I'm sure I can come back because I don\t feel any different. References [ edit] My next 40 + years I did my best to look like you. Christian Eriksen, the Danish soccer star who collapsed on the field during a European Championship match Saturday, suffered a cardiac arrest and "was gone" before he was resuscitated with a . Eriksen's playing future is unclear following his out-of-the-blue cardiac arrest - which led to him being fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). Eriksen opened up on the incident during a candid interview with Danish TV channel DR 1, revealing his heart stopped for five minutes. The charismatic Eriksen became the face of the sport and portrayed it in a new, exciting way. "It's a goal, it's a dream. So much so that he became an honored member of the U.S. 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. Stein off the bowl wall, was pure ,and style. I am Herb Riemenschneider. 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. In this file photo, 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen, then 81, was eager to take to the slopes again in his 38th winter in Utah. History comes alive ", "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. (This information will not be shared). T, Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Wherever he went, Stein would captivate skiers with his gravity-defying aerial tricks and maneuvers. Lift tickets were rolled back to the first season cost of $6.50. 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. 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. I was sad to learn that he has passed, but glad that he had such a long life. Eriksen shared a snippet of his heartfelt interview with his 899,000 Twitter followers. I heard many good things about the talented skiing legend. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Just turned 73. 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.. or fill out the form below, News Group Reservations Coordinator Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm schedule. So sad. He was 88. There has been an outpouring of messages from wellwishers for Eriksen following this evening's distressing images. The late and great founder of modern skiing was the Director of Skiing at Deer Valley for 35 years and passed away []. Norwegian skiing great Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form and typically the perfect line down the course. Eriksen and his friends would organize clandestine slalom races in hidden forest glades to assuage their passion for two-planking. He more or less invented the position of director of skiing and, beginning in the 1950s, was hired to organize ski programs, design courses and revitalize resorts in Michigan, Vermont, Colorado, Idaho and California. He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. Or as Jansrud said, "flawless.". Stein Eriksen had the perfect hair, the perfect form on the hill and typically the perfect line down the course. 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. 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. A crowd gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen, with then-Gov. 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. Tribune file photo | \ In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Stein Eriksen Youth Sports Opportunity Endowment. So stylish and graceful on the slopes, the Olympic champion helped usher in modern skiing. Then I made the mistake in mentioning that his Swedish hockey team was doing great in the winter Olympics.he just smiled at us. Daytons Dept. Both of his parents were zealous nordic skiers. Amazing man. Eriksen reached the peak of his racing career when skiing was enjoying a surge of popularity in the states. The shocking scenes happened towards the end of the first half of the teams' opening match. Ole often spoke of the 1952 Olypics and perhaps Mr. Bjrn Bang was also acquainted with him? Stein did a book signing stop there for his book Come Ski With Me he spoke kindly to everyone in line. He later went to Deer Valley. "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. 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. He taught skiing at Sugarbush, Vermont. Stein Eriksen skiing at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, in 2005. . 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. "He did a back flip every day at noon in Park City until he was like 80 years old," Jansrud said. The blond-haired, blue-eyed Norwegian was a ski god. RIP., Tiger Shaw, president of the U.S. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Ron Pitts Over his six decades as a professional skier, Stein helped develop many teaching techniques and modalities. Eriksen, the Norwegian great who helped usher in modern skiing with his graceful style, died Sunday, Dec. 27. While we were eating lunch. He also made stops in Heavenly Valley, California, and Boyne Mountain, Michigan, before settling in at Deer Valley. He was 88. 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 said he was grateful for the continuing attention. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last. My wife and I met Stein while we were having lunch at is Lodge at Deer Valley, very nice to talk to great personality he knew all,About Albany NY where we came from because of he being head of sking at Sugarbush Vt. God Bless him. 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. In 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen and his wife, Francoise, posed ne. 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." He made turns look so easy and so elegant. FOR THE RECORD: In an earlier version of this article, a photo caption said Deer Valley Resort is in Colorado. He was 88 years old. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1982, one of the many awards and accolades he received in his lifetime. Skiing on the sly helped Eriksen to secure a nomination to the 1948 Norwegian Olympic Team. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Montreal Quebec Canada. I lost the book when I was away in Vietnam. He was 88. Store Ski Shop and Blizzard Ski Club, brought Stein to the Twin Cities, many times . Before Park City, Stein spent four years as director of skiing and ski schooldirector at Snowmass, Colorado, and four years as ski school director at Sugarbush, Vermont. Eriksen is survived by his wife, Francoise; son, Bjorn; three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja; and five grandchildren. After hearing of Steins death, four-time World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn posted on her Twitter account: Stein was a legend in skiing. The sight of the players standing and screening him as they knew what was going on is unforgettable. 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, a well-known figure in the skiing . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Stein was the first skier from outside the Alps to win an Olympic men's Alpine gold medal. So until then, I'm just going to play football and prove that I'm back at the same level. Herb Riemenschneider. His status was enhanced by his spectacular forward somersault, an aerial maneuver credited asthe forerunner of the inverted aerials performed by freestyle skiers today. The 29-year-old Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen was, as the team doctor put it, "gone" only briefly. Get well soon my friend. 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. 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. So I stopped when I was on top. The cause was not. RIP. He made turns look so easy and so elegant. His passion for skiing touched hundreds of thousands of people. He was way too smooth for World Cup," Jansrud joked. In his famously distinct accent he asked if he could be of any assistance. May God bless you, your family, and your exceptional staff at the Lodge. He could perform all sorts of stunts on skis, including somersaults an early prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. 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.". He was preceded in death by his son, Stein Jr. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. 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 desire to develop an internationally-renowned luxury hotel, which now bears his name, is located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, where he served as Director of Skiing for more than 35 years. 1952 Olympian Stein Eriksen. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. What a great memory that day was for me. "His passion for skiing touched hundreds of thousands of people. Powder People, Video 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. Eriksen became Norways slalom champion in 1949 and went on to earn a bronze medal in the 1950 World Championships in Aspen, Colorado. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Then speedy defibrillation following his cardiac arrest ushered him back to the land of . On Dec. 8, 2001, Olympian and world champion skier Stein Eriksen struck a skiing pose nex, Tribune file photo | [5], It is said that Eriksen was skiing's "first superstar", since he was handsome, stylish and charismatic. Christian Eriksen collapsed on the 43rd minute of the Euro opener game against Finland Credit: AFP. Stein, you had the grace on the slopes to make us all want to put our legs together like the old style and vadel down the Deer Valley corduroy. 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. "He's a legend," Norwegian World Cup racer Kjetil Jansrud said. May you rest in peace mr ski <3. 1 ski hotel in the world. 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. In the late 1960s, Mr. Eriksen came to Utah, where he helped transform Park City into a popular center for winter sports. 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. His engaging personality led him to great success as a ski instructor, and he essentially invented the Director of Skiing position, going on to serve in ski schools and management at Aspen Highlands and Snowmass in Colorado and Sugarbush in Vermont. a link to the video instead. You can learn more about the history of Deer Valley Resorthere. "That's my goal and it's still some time away. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He was a real friend and will be missed.. In 2018 on December 11Eriksen's birthdaythe former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt named the day Stein Eriksen Day. 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. I was about 10. A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. 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 the Norwegian slalom champion in 1947. A true legend. He said: "It was amazing that so many people felt the need to write or send flowers. A five-star lodge at the resort is named in his honor. "It had an impact on so many people and they felt the need to let me and my family know. So sad. His technique epitomized skiing of that era: legs glued together, torso almost perpendicular to the fall line, arms steady with hands in front. "It was weird because I didn't expect people to send flowers - because I died for five minutes. Stein's style was not reserved just for skiing. Eriksen was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Oslo. 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. Im certain it made me a better skier at the expense of others Im guessing. The celebration included skiing, a public tribute at the resort and a get-together at Eriksen's home attended by what Ekroll estimates were about 80 people. Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune I asked him if he could point a good run for us, as we were new to to the area. 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. He was 88. Wow. Mr. Eriksen helped found and design the Deer Valley Resort, which opened near Park City in 1981. longtime director of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, in, Leah Hogsten | 2001 Tribune file photo . Two years later, he won three gold medals at the world championships in Are, Sweden. Stein Eriksen was born on December 11, 1927 in Oslo, Norway. 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. Saw him again at Snowmass, enjoyed our chat. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. Hiscelebrity charisma created a special ambiance whether within the Lodge, our restaurant or out onthe mountain, that was warm and inviting. He even owned his own shop in Aspen, Colorado, in addition to being the ski school director. Your email address will not be published. Stein was the son of Marius Eriksen, a skier, Olympic gymnast and manufacturer of ski equipment. 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. He nodded and we proceeded. He was directly involved in the development and establishing the layout of Park City Ski Area (now Park City Mountain). Those were a few very happy memories when I lived there. FOOTBALL fans were horrified to see Danish attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen collapse on the pitch in a Euro 2021 game against Finland. I am planing my first ski run in a few weeks. Eriksen died Sunday at 88. Love you , Ted Blacklidge, Michigan. "To be an Olympic and world champion has been a trademark for me," he said in 2009. Mike Leavitt on hand to declare "Stein Eriksen Day.". Eriksen died Sunday at, Photo by Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune 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. He was 88. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune He added: "I've thanked people I've met in person, I've thanked the doctors, my team-mates and their families in person. Actually, my only real concern as a boy, he told Salt Lake Citys Deseret News in 1991, was deciding which sport I would pursue.. Eriksen was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism by World Ski Awards in2015. What Stein did was something else. "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.". Eriksen was 88. His piercing blue eyes and signature Norwegian sweater were as impressionable as his passion for skiing. It was a very special day in my life. Trollhaugen Ski A I want to play. ", About that hair, it was always styled just right. Obviously many people loved you. In the second half of the 60s while living in Boulder, Colorado. ", American Steven Nyman added: "STEIN ERIKSEN visionary ski legend. What a gentleman. ", 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. His prestige and celebrity helped cement the town of Park City as a popular winter sports mecca, and shortly thereafter the U.S. Alongside Stern, the two envisioned a resort where luxury and skiing allowed guests to completely escape and relax. A crowd gathered at the entrance of Snow Park Lodge to honor Eriksen, with then-Gov. I found the information in the computer about his passing. St winter Park where I skied most I was asked many times if I had studied with Stine Erickson Anderson no but yes . 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. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. There were also stops in Heavenly Valley, California, and Boyne Mountain, Michigan, before settling in at Deer Valley. I was smitten. He was so stylish and graceful that he was called Fred Astaire on skis. City Hall at the time noted Eriksen's contributions to Park City's rise as a mountain resort. Stein Eriksen Youth SportsOpportunity Endowment. He could perform all sorts of stunts on skis, including somersaults an early prelude to the tricks in freestyle skiing. This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2015, and information in the article may be outdated. Where gravity was concerned, Stein seemed to have choices not open to the rest of us.. "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. 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. Locals' Knowledge using your "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. You taught me to ski at Boyne in the mid 50s. 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. 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An Inter statement read: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that an agreement has been reached for the consensual termination of Christian Eriksens contract. God Bless and thank you for your great contribution to the sport. He was most closely tied to Deer Valley Resort, where he served as director of skiing for more than 35 years. As a show of respect, the torch outside the Deer Valley lodge that bears Eriksen's name was extinguished. Thank you for all the pic.twitter.com/0uvmvsn5D8. Both he and Stein represented their country in the 1948 Olympics. This is one of the reasons the young Stein began skiing as soon as he could walk. 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 died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. 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. Although 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. Two years later, he won three gold medals at the world championships in Are, Sweden. When he was on rare errands at the grocery store, he was really stylin' in nice trousers and hip-length fur jacket. He was ski school director at Heavenly Valley. He died Sunday at his home in Park City, Utah. He was 88 years old. Mary Jane could throw at me. The Stein Eriksen Ballroom is the largest on-site venue and offers panoramic views of Deer Valley Resort's mountains. After a long illness, Stein's father died in 1950, just as Stein was emerging as the world's finest alpine skier. 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