Come see the 2018 Hometown Heroes
The Alf Engen Ski Museum is proud to announce our Hometown Heroes exhibit is updated with five new athletes. Ted Ligety – Alpine Skiing Sarah Hendrickson – Ski Jumping Brita Sigourney – Freestyle Halfpipe Skiing Keith Gabel – Snowboard Cross Lindsey Van – Ski Jumping
Newly Renovated Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Unveiled!
The unveiling of our newly renovated Will & Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame was a special occasion, bringing together Hall of Fame members from across generations. From Junior Bounous, a member of the inaugural class of 2002, to Raelene Davis and Steve Bounous of the Class of 2024, the event celebrated the legacy […]
Tom C. Korologos: The Man Behind the “Greatest Snow on Earth”
Tom C. Korologos lived quite a life. A long-time supporter of the Engen Museum and a Salt Lake City native, Tom started his career as a journalist then turned to politics where he became a prominent fixture in the Washington D.C. political landscape for more than 60 years. That included working in the White House […]
Introducing the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Three Utahns, who for more than a third of a century promoted the fervor and fun of skiing to audiences worldwide, will be inducted into the Will and Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The honorees are Steve Bounous of Provo, Raelene Davis of Salt Lake City, and Bob Wheaton […]
Luke Bodensteiner Joins Our Board
Luke Bodensteiner, a world-class cross-country competitor, coach, and general manager of the Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation has been named to the board of trustees of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation. “Luke’s extensive and contemporary knowledge of competitive skiing internationally and locally will be important additions to the museum board,” said Ron Steele, board chairman, […]
Salt Lake City Officially Awarded 2034 Winter Olympics
The wait is over! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday officially named Salt Lake City as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. This historic announcement, culminating months of anticipation, was celebrated in grand fashion at Utah Olympic Park. We’re thrilled to welcome the Games back to Utah 32 years after the unforgettable 2002 […]
Celebrate 2034!
Join us on July 24 at the Utah Olympic Park to celebrate what we hope will be some exciting news for Utah. There is sure to be plenty of fun, food, and free admission to the Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Show! For more information, visit https://utaholympiclegacy.org/event/celebrate-2034/.
BOD Member Tom Kelly wins the first ever President’s Award at the Yeti Awards hosted by Ski Utah
Industry legend Tom Kelly, a board member of the Alf Engen Ski Museum, was honored with the President’s Award at the inaugural Ski Utah Yeti Awards ceremony last week. With his extensive contributions to the sport, Kelly was a well-deserved first recipient. Congratulations, Tom!
Alan Engen receives Ski Heritage Award
Alan Engen received the Far West Ski Association’s Western Ski Heritage Award on June 8th, 2024. The award recognizes his over 50 years of dedication to preserving Utah’s snowsports history, notably at the Alf Engen Ski Museum. Engen also shared his expertise on heritage preservation during a panel discussion on snowsports museums and libraries at […]
Norwegian Ambassador Visits the Museum
The museum was honored to host Anniken Krutnes, the Norwegian Ambassador, and her friends over the weekend. A special thanks to Lars Johansen, the Honorary Consl of Norway for bringing all of us together. We were able to share the story of Alf Engen and other key Norwegian ski pioneers in the Intermountain area with […]