Local News Ski Legend Stein Eriksen Dies at 88 KPCW | By Leslie Thatcher Published December 29, 2015 at 8:36 PM MST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:50 Deer Valley ResortStein Eriksen Stein Eriksen, who has been called the founder of modern skiing, passed away at his Park City home surrounded by family on Sunday. He had just celebrated his 88th birthday. Leslie Thatcher has more.