Stein Eriksen's

Stein Eriksen was Everett Kircher’s pick for Director of Skiing at Boyne Mountain for the ski school’s opening year, but he wouldn't immediately make that committment. Stein was born in Norway in 1927, became a ski legend in his home country and went on to compete in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. He won the gold medal in the giant slalom and the silver medal in slalom. After the Olympics he moved to the US to join Boyne Mountain Resort in 1955 and start their ski school. Everett wanted him to teach the reverse shoulder method, something that had never been taught in the states before; the Arlberg method was the status quo. Many people consider Stein the first superstar of the skiing world, plus it helped that he was charismatic and handsome. His lesson book was always full. Stein was a very flashy skier and was known for his aerial ski acrobatics including a famous front flip. “Ski like Stein” was a popular saying heard on property but no one could live up to it. A writer from the Grand Rapids Press accurately called him the Babe Ruth of skiing.

Stein Eriksen’s is known for traditional Après Ski fare like cheese and chocolate fondue, hot chocolate and adult beverages. It is open from December through March for dining, plus it can be booked for special events any time of year.

💡 Stein was a spokesperson for numerous products, including Rolex and Chevrolet. Read this fantastic article released by Rolex after his passing. Stein Eriksen Rolex Explorer

💡 And watch his cutting-edge Chevrolet commercial! Chevrolet Corvair 1960

📸 Attached Media:

-Photos of Stein Eriksen from the Traverse City Record Eagle

-"Boyne Falls" news update from the Emmet County Graphic on November 25, 1954

-"Looking 'Em Over" article about Stein's introduction to Boyne from the Petoskey News Review on January 18, 1955

-"Stein Eriksen Still Active in Skiing, Ski Promotion" article from the Petoskey News Review on March 1, 1979

🔗Links in Text:

-"Stein Eriksen Rolex Explorer" article from Rolex https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2010/05/1962-stein-eriksen-rolex-explorer.html#/page/1

-"Chevrolet Commercial Corvair in Aspen 1960" by King Rose Archives, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_x8Z08acvY

🏃Check out the display case in the hall just past the doors that go into the kitchen for more of Stein’s history. Continue walking past the case and turn right to go up the stairs toward the Snowflake Lounge. When you reach the landing on the upper floor, the door to the Snowflake Lounge is directly behind you.

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