Summer Season Goes Big!

The Utah Olympic Park and the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center/ Alf Engen Ski Museum now have extended summer hours… open daily from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. through September 1st, 2008.

Summer 2008 www.engenmuseum.org Free Family Fun Day Alf Engen Ski Museum Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *There is a Park charge from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m

‹ Free Admission ‹ Free Activities: face painting, docent-led tours ‹ ½ off Park rides-Zipline, Comet, Chairlift and Alpine Slide ‹ Watch athletes train - freestyle and ski jumping

Utah Olympic Park – Summer Attractions Open Daily 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free admission to the museums and walking tour of the park (June 7 – September 1).

Go to www.olyparks.com for more information. Guided Tours The Flying Ace All-Stars Adults (18-64) - $7 Saturday Freestyle Shows Senior 65+/Youth 3-17 - $5 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (tours depart at Every Saturday at 1 p.m. the top of the hour) (June 14- August 30) Adult - $10 Xtreme & Ultra Ziplines Senior/Youth (3-17) - $7 Xtreme Zip - $20 Ultra Zip - $15 The Comet Summer Bobsled Rides Open daily 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The Quicksilver Alpine Slide Saturdays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Adult - $15 Ages 14+ only - $60 Adult with child (3-7) - $20

2 Summer 2008 Alf Engen – Soccer Star By Roy Webb Just about anyone who has strapped on a pair of skis has heard of Alf Engen. What many may not know of him, however, is Soccer in the 1930s was that Alf was also famous as a soccer star. Soccer was a major far different than it is today. sport in Utah in the years before World War II. In 1922, Victor Grass fields were a rarity; Johannsen, a Norwegian immigrant, founded a soccer team they were commonly dirt, composed of Scandinavian immigrants, called the Vikings. cinders, or even blacktop. It wasn’t until the Engens joined the Vikings in the 1930s, Alf and the Vikings played however, that the team became a powerhouse in Utah soccer. in heavy, ankle length boots imported from Alf was already a celebrity soccer player in his native Norway, Europe that featured a and came to the Vikings with all the skills to make the team a hard toe with hobnails for championship club. A center midfielder, he quickly stood out traction. There were no as the most versatile player on the Vikings team. The center substitutions; you played mid is traditionally the team captain, the playmaker, the one the entire 90 minutes, who both sets up the goals and coordinates the defense unless you got hurt. (think David Beckham), and Alf fulfilled that role admirably. Injuries were common, and He could score from 30 yards out with either foot, and was Alf was hurt on more than known for his ability to head the ball into the net. Alf led the one occasion. Through it Vikings to their first Utah State Championship in 1932, and the all, however, Alf displayed team repeated the feat under his leadership for the next two the same sportsmanship years. Nor was Alf the only skier who stood out on the soccer that made him one of the pitch; his brothers Sverre, who played goalkeeper, and Karre, a most beloved athletes in right halfback, were also members of the Vikings, as were ski American sports history. Soccer star, Alf Engen jumpers Einar Fredbo, Halvar Hvalstad, and Oskar Andreason. By the late 1930s, Alf’s ski career had come to take on more All through the 1930s, Alf’s picture appeared on the sports importance, and he finally left the soccer pitch for the slopes. pages of local newspapers almost as often for his soccer Today, his career as a soccer star is all but forgotten, save by exploits as for his ski jumping championships. An article in the members of the Vikings S.C. (the club is still in existence the Salt Lake Telegram about a 1932 game against the Ogden and still fields teams). The only tangible reminders of Alf’s Blue Stars noted that “Alf Engen ran wild in the second [half] career as a soccer player are the newspaper clippings in the to score the ‘hat trick’ [three goals in one game] and added a Alf Engen scrapbooks, part of the Utah Ski Archives, and the fourth for good measure.” Alf also played on all-star teams that Strand Trophy, on display in the trophy case at the Alf Engen Ski played visiting clubs from California, Montana, and other states, History Museum. and sometimes traveled to play.

Engen Brothers mural unveiled early January at the renovated Utah State Capitol Building

The Engen Brothers mural, painted by Utah artist David Koch, is proudly featured in the House of Representatives Chamber in the newly renovated Utah State Capitol. The painting depicts the Engen brothers constructing the take- off at storied Ecker Hill in the early 1930s. The background features a miner, his cabin, and a portion of Alta’s rugged Devils Castle peak, signifying the transition from mining to skiing in the early part of the 20th century. The young girl standing with Alf Engen on the take-off represents the significant impact ski schools, such as the Deseret News Ski School, had on the growth of ski sport in Utah.

Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation 3 Chairman’s Letter Education Program by Scott Ulbrich

Welcome to the 2008 Summer Edition of the We had another wonderful Educational Field Ski Meister Newsletter. Trip School Program for the 2007/2008 school We are enjoying our year. We educated and entertained over 1,650 students, parents and teachers. sixth year of entertain- Board of Trustees Scott C. Ulbrich ing guests here at the Dear Connie, Chairman/President Alf Engen Ski Museum. Thank you very much for allowing us to Alan K. Engen come to your fabulous museum. We had a Chairman Emeritus Our foundation contin- wonderful time and everyone was so good Mike Korologos ues to excel in attracting an increased num- to us. Our children had so much fun – they Vice President ber of visitors each year. Our guest numbers loved being there. Everyone on your staff Barbara Yamada made them feel very special. We appreciate Secretary were up 25% compared to 2007. The FREE entrance to the museum and the park intro- your kindness. Michael R. Maughan Sincerely Shawnie Swain Treasurer duced in May, 2007 has also contributed to (Teacher - Majestic Elementary) Connie Nelson a higher number of Utah residents visiting Executive Director the museum (increased from 10% to 35% Dear Alf Engen Ski Museum Docent, Dr. A. Joseph Arave over the year). Thank you for telling and showing us about Kristi Terzian Cumming Alf Engen. It was very interesting. Before David Davenport Our board’s focus this year is to renovate I didn’t want to ski, but now I want to. Spencer P. Eccles and improve our popular interactive exhib- Thank you so much, I hope I visit again. James Gaddis its and, through our new exhibit committee, From Natalie Don Hague design exhibits to showcase the rich history (Student – Valley View Elementary) Herbert C. Livsey of skiing in the Intermountain West. Barbara McConvill Dear Docents, David C. Pickett Thank you so much for showing us Thank you to all who continue to support David Quinney everything. I learned so much about skiing. Dr. Greg C. Thompson the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation. It really makes me want to come back David Vandehei Without your generous contributions and and ski more. I loved sitting in the bobsled. memberships we could not continue to Honorary Board Thank you! Members maintain and expand our museum and pro- Kersa Ruth Rogers Altmann grams. (Student – Valley View Elementary) New York City, NY

John Bower This summer is a great time to bring your The Alf Engen Ski Museum field trip was Livingston, TX whole family and any out-of-town visitors to a wonderful opportunity for our students the museum. Enjoy a free, fun, and education- to learn about Utah history, the 2002 Spencer F. Eccles Olympics, as well as the natural landscape Salt Lake City, UT al experience seven days of the week with of northern Utah. The docents were warm our extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bill Lash and welcoming and the students were Seattle, WA guided through interactive and engaging lessons throughout the museum. As a result Janet Q. Lawson of this field trip, students were exposed to a Salt Lake City, UT plethora of new experiences that enriched Lou Lorenz (deceased) their lives. Thank you for allowing us to Salt Lake City, UT come and be a part of this wonderful experience! Donn G. Mosser, M.D. Minneapolis, MN Thank you, Ms. Micken, Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Smith Gray F. Reynolds (Granger Elem. 4th grade) Davidsonville, MD

4 Summer 2008 Director’s Letter In Memoriam By Connie Nelson Summer is in full swing here at Jack Hamlin Walker the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the By Alan K. Engen Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. As Scott mentioned, our guest As 2008 began, Utah skisport lost another numbers continue to increase, pioneer and avid lifetime enthusiast. Jack due in part to Summit County’s Hamlin Walker passed away, at age 92, on generous 1% Restaurant Tax January 28, 2008 of natural causes. Jack is marketing grant. remembered for his ski jumping exploits on Ecker Hill in the 1930s as well as his This year our Education Program competitive spirit. Along with his close buddy, Vern Walker, Jack saw over 1,650 students, teachers and parents from actively participated in locally sponsored alpine events for nearly 24 schools. Thank you to the never-failing docents eight decades. who ensure our program’s quality and presentation are second to none! Generous grants from Summit Jack made many contributions to Utah skiing. He was the founder County, Marriner S. Eccles, Wells Fargo and the of the Mount Olympus Ski Club that was active in the late 1930s Sunrise Rotary Club make this program accessible to and into the mid 1940s. He possessed a rich sense of humor, schools that would normally not be able to attend this great story telling ability, and a true passion for the sport of type of field trip. Each student receives a “goodie bag” skiing. I will never forget his comment to me when he was once containing educational materials that pertain to snow reflecting on his days of ski flying on Ecker Hill. He said, “Alan, sports as well as a family pass allowing three people to those were the barnstormer days, when men were men, and try the park’s zip rides at no cost. most were crazy as hell. I particularly loved the Norwegians. They were my heros! In fact, for a time, I even changed my last name Our very popular “Ski Like an Olympian” interactive to Reklaw (the reverse of his last name Walker) since I thought it exhibit is getting a face lift thanks to the generosity of had a more Scandinavian ring to it.” the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Office of Museum Services. Well done, Jack. You will long be remembered for playing a significant part in Utah’s rich ski history. Hope to see everyone at our Free Family Fun Day – Saturday, July 12th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m!

Nick Badami By Bill Marolt (President/CEO – USSA)

Nick Badami, one of the most influential figures in the history of the U.S. Ski Team, died June 4 at his home in Tucson, AZ at 87.

Badami’s leadership over parts of three decades helped popularize the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, helped Salt Lake City become host to the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 and provided a modern business model Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center site dedication – for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) where he August 28, 1999 – we have certain come a LONG way! served as board member.

He began his tenure in winter sports in 1975 when he purchased A publication of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation Park City Ski Area. With his son Craig, the Badamis brought global Connie Nelson, Executive Director acclaim to the resort through the development of the America’s Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation 2990 Bear Hollow Drive Opening World Cup races that became the opening of the FIS P.O. Box 980187 (435) 658-4240 Tel Alpine Ski World Cup for more than a decade. Park City, Utah 84098 (435) 658-4258 Fax [email protected] Badami is survived by his wife, Avis. His only child, Craig, was www.engenmuseum.org killed in a helicopter accident at Park City Mountain Resort Inquiries, questions, or submissions of press releases and articles of interest for the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation newsletter are welcome. Send following a World Cup race in 1989. correspondence and newsletter submissions to the Foundation office.

Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation 5 Donor Wall Members

Benefactors $1,000,000+ Donors George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Silver Medal Donors $5,000 - $99,999 Donors Foundation Alta Ski Lifts Company Penske, Roger S. & Kathy Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Anderson, Barbara Stewart Prothro, Mark & Diane Lawson, Janet Q. Cumming Foundation Pickett, David & Nancie S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Cumming, John & Kristi Prince, JaLynn & Greg Dreyfous, James & Geralyn Ray Quinney Nebeker Duncan, Paul & Marilyn Reister-Robb Interactive Gold Medal Donors Eccles, Spencer P. & Kristine Sackler, Dr. & Mrs. Richard $100,000 - $999,999 Donors Engen, Alan & Barbara Saunders, Hy & Debra Dr. Ezekial & Edna Wattis Dumke Engen, Scott & Marcie Shrontz, Jody Foundation Engen, Todd & Michelle Summit County Fidelity Foundation Sweet, Jared Katherine W. & Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Gilbert, G. S. Beckwith Ulbrich, Scott & Susanne Foundation Hyland, Libby U.S. Forest Service Marriner S. Eccles Foundation Knowles, Lawrence & Marilyn Utah Office of Museum Engen, Evelyn Korologos, Tom C. Services Lawson, Frederick Q. Lawson, Peter Q. Wallace, M. W. Quinney, David & Shari Richard E. & Nancy P. Webber, Dick Swartz Foundation (Jim & Susan) Marriott Foundation Williams, Larry Miller Ski Company Witter, Dean (Morgan Stanley) Mosser, Dr. Donn G. & Dr. Janet Wells Fargo Bank

Bronze Medal Donors $1,000 - $4,999 Donors Academy Studios Goodman, Irvin & Dorthy Roberts, Linda Altmann, Ruth Rogers IBM Corporation Rowan, Chuck & Suzanne Amidon, David Imboden, Adolph Royal Street Corporation Bamberger Foundation International Skiing History Association Rytting, Bill & Suzy Richard D. Bass Foundation Johnson, Ted & Shirley Shaffer, Richard & Kay (Nagel) Beekley, W. Mason Keller Family Foundation Shane, Elfreide Bounous, Junior & Maxine Kessler, Alfred E. Snyder, Daniel & Debra Bower, John & Elizabeth Kogstad, Rolf Spedden, Rush & Betty Briggs, William M. Kunau, Lex & Celia The Summit Institute Burt, Chad Langford, Kirk Sundance Resort Byrne Family, The Lawrence Goodman Fund Sweeney, Ed George Cartwright Family McMullen Family Foundation Taylor, Larry Cluff, Whitney O. & Frances E. Meldrum, Daniel & Patricia Thomas, Richard S. & Susan G. Cocoran, John M. Merriman, III, Charles H. Thompson, Dr. Gregory C. & Karen S. Deer Valley Resort Michaels, H.C. & B. A. Underdog Foundation Duncan, David R. L., M.D. & Irma W. Miller, Earl A. Utah Humanities Council Durham, John & Shirley Nebeker, Dick & Ann Weisel, Thomas Durham, Wilby & Betty Newman, Frank Wild Old Bunch Fletcher, Mel & Peggy Park City Chamber/Bureau Willard L. Eccles Foundation Fox, Leo W. Pineridge Winery Wythe, Henry & Susan Fuegi, Hans & Sally Professional Ski Instructors of America Yamada, Barbara Gaddis, Jim & Barbara Prosek, Tom Yerman, Bob Goldminer’s Daughter Prothro, J. Patrick Zions Bank

6 Summer 2008 Alf Engen Ski Museum Members New membership benefits! November 2007 - June 2008 See the included pledge envelope.

Corporate Members Sustaining Members Supporting Members $5,000 + $1,000 - $5,000 $500 - $1,000 Quinney, Shari & David Cluff, Whitney O. & Mosser, Donn G. Doyle, Zane and Debbie Frances E. Ulbrich, Scott & Susanne Engen, Alan & Barbara Cumming, John & Kristi Penske, Roger & Kathy Fuegi, Hans & Sally Deer Valley Resort Prothro, Mark & Dianne Park City Mountain Resort Eccles, Spencer & Salt Lake Convention & Kristine Visitors Bureau Gaddis, Jim & Barbara Split Rail Foundation Imboden, Adolph Korologos, Ann & Tom

Contributing Members $100 - $500 Anderson, Graham Gurr, John & Ilauna McConvill, Barbara & Michael Smith, Gibbs M. Bower, John & Bonnie Hall, Donald & Adele McDonald, Margo Spencer, Bill & Judy Brennwald, Heidi & Tim Hoagland, John & Victoria McIntosh, Janet & Steve Taylor, Dick & Marilyn Brewer, Jane & Rich Irwin, Scott & Marsha Meldrum, Dan & Patty Thomas, Richard & Susan Burt, Chad S. Jensen, Hal & Katrina Melville, Marvin A. & Renee B. Thompson, Dr. Greg & Karen Cahill, John D. Kinard, J. Spencer Michaels, H.C. & B.A. Vandehei, David & Susan Compton, Harold R. Kjeldsberg, Carl & Gillean Nelson, Connie Wallace, M. Walker Cutler, Dr. Craig Koenig, Helen J. Park City Board of Realtors Warren, Jerry Danforth, Judith & Murray Korologos, Mike Park City Chamber/Bureau Weaver, Peter and Susan Davenport, David Kunau, Lex & Celia Pickett, Christine Wells, Bob & Patti Douglas, Ron & Nylene Levitt, Bill & Mimi Probrislo, Allison Wilson, David & Sharon Dreyfous, James & Geralyn Lorenz, Betty Raemer, John & Joan Winder, Dave Ferguson, Edward Lupus, Stormy & Carol Robbins, Bicknell A. Yamada, Barbara Fryer, L. Holley Martin, Bill & Jean Cyndi Sharp & Bill Ligety Gertino, Jack & Mert McConkey, Jim Ski Utah

Family Members $50 - $100 Adams, Neal & Marilyn Scholnick, Lauren & Haran, Roger L. Kober, Sepp Anderson, Richard B. Steve Cook Harmer, Russ & Jeannie Meyer, Rene L. & Diana D. - In memory of Ralph Johnston Dennis, Leland & Thayre Hedderly-Smith, Dave William Lash Minshew Family Archer, Frank & Robyn DeRose, Jennifer & Carolyn Miya, Miles Bennett, William Michael Elvidge Jaul, Ernest & Mary Morris, Larry & Sylvia Bennion, Kitty Eccles, Katie & Dave Burnett Kankainen, Eric Sorensen, Col. Neal G. & Carol Bounous, Junior & Maxine Emerson, Bruce & Kathy Kay, Phil & Karen Sullivan, Jim & Sarah Bradshaw, Howard C. Ferguson, Ian Keller, Lester & Safia Ulbrich, Carl & Betsy Coleman, Cal Hague, Donald & Lorna Kessler, Alfred E. Young, Robert & Nancy

Individual Members $25 - $50 Bahrke, Shannon Dunlea, Barbara & John McCarthy, Paul Telford, Alice G. Bennett, Nelson Hill, Duane Miller, Dale E. Vrabel, John E. Berry, James Kipp, Carolyn Reese, Don Walton, Mike & Terese Blatt, Marci Law, Creed & Clarene Robinson, Lisa Crawford, D. Boyd Malkomsen, Bjorn Sagle, Art & El Deegan, Lambert J. Martinez, Enor Smith, Anne W.

Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation 7 Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation www.engenmuseum.org 2990 Bear Hollow Drive P.O. Box 980187 Park City, Utah 84098

Save the Date – 2008 Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Induction Thursday, September 18, 2008 The 2008 Class 5:30 p.m. Alvin F. Cobabe, Utah Joe Quinney Center Founder-Powder Mountain Ski Area Albert F. Korfanta, Wyoming The cost per person will be $75, Ski Pioneer–Pinedale, WY which includes food and drink. Patrick Miller, Utah Ski Sport Innovator–former U of U ski team coach Don’t forget – Free Family Fun Day! Saturday, July 12 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center/Utah Olympic Park!