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/.

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 […]

Centerville Presents: Alf Engen Ski Pioneer

We are excited to be a part of the Whitaker Museum’s Keeping Our Stories Alive presentation. Alan and Barbara Engen will be doing a presentation on Alf Engen and his connection to the Centerville community on Thursday, May 9th at 7 pm at Centerville’s City Hall building.  It is free for all to attend and […]

Alan and Barbara Engen win big with “Alf Engen: Snapshots of a Sports Icon”

On Friday, March 22nd, Alan and Barbara Engen, producers of Alf Engen: Snapshots of a Sports Icon, received the Film Award from the International Skiing History Association (ISHA). The film award is presented for outstandinjg contribution to the historical record of skiing in photographic or film/digital form. Alf Engen: Snapshots of a Sports Icon tells the story […]

Vintage Fashion Show Comes to Park City – March 20th at 5pm!

From padded one-piece jump-suits to over-the-boot stretch pants and floral designs — they’ll all be part of a fashion flashback March 20 at the History Welcome Party at the Utah Olympic Park.Staged by the International Skiing History Association (ISHA) and Alf Engen Ski Museum on its plaza here, the celebration will launch the U.S. Ski […]

New Executive Director Announced – Please Welcome Annie Bommer

The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation has named Annie Bommer as Executive Director following the retirement of Connie Nelson who was at the helm for the past 22 years. The transition will occur on April 1. An avid skier and native of Ogden, UT, Bommer’s credentials include a Master of Liberal Arts Degree by way […]

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