Alf Engen Ski Museum

Alf Engen Ski Museum Inspiring through education and preservation of the rich history of skiing.

Dive into the collection: the Salomon 9000 EXP Skis.Salomon burst onto the ski market in 1990 with its new “cap” ski, th...
06/02/2026

Dive into the collection: the Salomon 9000 EXP Skis.

Salomon burst onto the ski market in 1990 with its new “cap” ski, the Monocoque. The traditional separate top sheet and sidewalls were replaced with one molded cap that streamlined the ski’s look. Skiing magazine’s ski testers rated the Salomon 9000 EXP second in the all-terrain category in the November 1992 issue. By 1993, Salomon's Monocoque monopoly eroded as shaped skis soon dominated the ski market.

The winners of the 1957 season windup competition, held at Ecker Hill. This would be one of the last championships held ...
05/29/2026

The winners of the 1957 season windup competition, held at Ecker Hill. This would be one of the last championships held at Ecker Hill.

From left to right: Steve Rieschl (Class A), Harald Aase (Class B), Erlon Broomhall (Class C), Alan Engen (Junior 1).

Friends of George Watson, hold an early morning memorial for him shortly after his passing.
05/26/2026

Friends of George Watson, hold an early morning memorial for him shortly after his passing.

Let's take a moment for the '70s Alta patrol outfit!This image is from the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University...
05/23/2026

Let's take a moment for the '70s Alta patrol outfit!

This image is from the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah and is used with their permission.

Butch and Linda Hoffman make their way onto the slopes at Snowbasin.
05/20/2026

Butch and Linda Hoffman make their way onto the slopes at Snowbasin.

Is that a mannequin or our Executive Director welcoming you into the museum?
05/17/2026

Is that a mannequin or our Executive Director welcoming you into the museum?

In the early 1970s, Burns set out to design and make his own skis, capable of handling the dynamic way in which he cruis...
05/13/2026

In the early 1970s, Burns set out to design and make his own skis, capable of handling the dynamic way in which he cruised down the slopes. He named his creation simply “The Ski.” No brand name. No personal fame. Just good skis.

His apparel line, based in Park City, was developed in collaboration with fashion designer Demetre. Thanks to a recent donation from Bernie Weichsel, the museum now has a sweater from “The Ski” collection, complementing the four pairs of skis and one sticker already in our collection.

Two Little Cottonwood legends, Elbert Despain (left) and Fred Speyer relax at Alta.Elbert Despain was the mailman who br...
05/11/2026

Two Little Cottonwood legends, Elbert Despain (left) and Fred Speyer relax at Alta.

Elbert Despain was the mailman who brought mail up Little Cottonwood Canyon from 1922 to 1984 - eventually becoming the oldest mail carrier in the United States.
Fred Speyer was the very first general manager of Alta Ski Lifts Company.

A skilled knitter, Lois Engen handmade this beautiful sweater for her husband, Sverre Engen. We are thrilled to add this...
05/09/2026

A skilled knitter, Lois Engen handmade this beautiful sweater for her husband, Sverre Engen. We are thrilled to add this timeless piece, made with love, to our collection - thank you to Aland and Barbara Engen for the recent donation!

Lois and Sverre Engen met in Anaconda, Montana when Sverre crash-landed during a ski jumping competition. Seeing his distress, Lois picked up his skis and hoisted them over her shoulder as they walked back to town together. Sverre wrote in his autobiography, “That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship that has lasted all of these years and is still going strong.”

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th, for spring maintenance. We look forward to welcoming you back dur...
05/06/2026

The museum will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th, for spring maintenance. We look forward to welcoming you back during our normal hours on Friday!

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3419 Olympic Pkwy
Park City, UT
84098

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+14356584240

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