Stein Eriksen Lodge and Residences embody the meaning of legacy. Named after Stein Eriksen, who lived in the heart of Deer Valley at the lodge named after him, the Lodge is three miles from Park City, Utah, with an altitude between 6570 and 9570 feet.
The Stein Eriksen Lodge sits in the middle, at 8100 feet. In the most snowfall season since recorded time, 500 plus inches, we landed at the Lodge. Our suite was exceptional, with two fireplaces, a hot tub, a large soaking bathtub, and shower. There was also a full kitchen near the bedroom and living room. The gleaming silver Lincoln Navigators provided transportation to various locations. The lobby welcomed us with the warmth of wood-burning fireplaces, the scent of leather chairs, bowls of fresh Gala and Winesap apples, and pitchers of hot chocolate.
Stein Eriksen Lodge attracts multi-generational guests, including skiing adults and families with little skiers. The Lodge is ski-in and ski-out, with ski butlers, ski concierges, and ski guides to support guests from the most inexperienced to the most surefooted. There is access to heli-skiing and snowmobiling. Stein Eriksen, a Norwegian-born skier, founded the resort. He won multiple Olympic golds for Men’s Giant slalom, including three gold medals at the 1954 World Championships in Sweden. Eriksen earned the Holmenkollen Medal in 1952. Stein Eriksen Lodge also won multiple awards, including the World’s Best Ski Hotel and Utah’s only Forbes Five-Star hotel and spa.
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Mr. Eriksen passed at age 88, leaving a living resort legacy, now a four-season destination offering activities such as mountain hiking, mountain biking, open-air music festivals, and golf. During our visit, with over 500 inches of snow, skiing was paradise. Snowmobiling was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, during which we went deep into the snowfields of Wasatch Back mountain range. We saw the virgin landscape, experienced the rare winter serenity, and enjoyed dinner in an AlpenGlobe. The cuisine at Stein Eriksen was outstanding, especially at Troll Hallen, and one of their major dining venues, Glitretind. However, there were other luxury options, including the Stein Eriksen residences, the Chateaux at Deer Valley, and the Stein Collection of Luxury Homes.
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Leaving Stein Eriksen, we realized that Winter can be both festive and fearsome. We could ski, snowmobile, touch the massive icicles glazed by the winter sun, and read the weather in sky clouds above while feeling the shimmering snow below. These experiences will define the legacy of Stein Eriksen Lodge for multiple generations. Visit their website for more information: www.steinlodge.com and www.steincollection.com. Check out some of their social media posts below:
