Stern is also responsible for luring the US Ski Team to Park City, UT, and his efforts to make Deer Valley one of the premier resorts in the country played a pivotal role in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Deer Valley is regarded as a preeminent venue for the international freestyle community and has played host to international and world competitions for 17 consecutive years, welcoming some of the world’s best ski athletes to its slopes. Stern passed away in 2008, but his legacy remains the cornerstone of the “Deer Valley Difference.” Numerous worthy organisations have and continue to be the beneficiaries of Stern’s time and resources, including Ballet West, the National Ability Centre, Utah Special Olympics, Kimball Art Centre, the Salt Lake Symphony and more.
LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT At Lake Louise Ski Resort, sports fans are looking forward to the opening of a brand new Sushi Bar, Kuma Yama, or ‘Mountain that bears live on’. Located in what is currently the stunning Great Bear Room, the venue will see a renovation by a top regional designer into an incredibly unique ski resort dining experience. Kuma Yama echoes the awe-inspiring Banff National Park and the breath-taking log lodge of the Ten Peaks where it is nestled, with natural materials, colours and features inspired by the local environment and complemented by a menu and presentations demonstrating traditions of quality sushi and the Canadian Rockies. . The menu will feature AAA Alberta beef tataki, nigiri, sashimi and custom Maki rolls designed and named after the world-famous runs and terrain. Kuma Yama will also cater to special diets with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. Stop into Kuma Yama for yummy, healthful lunches, or linger for a lovely Après Ski experience.
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