Named in honor of Utah's Athlete of the 20th Century, the Alf Engen Collection is the heart and soul of the Center. It is comprised of more than 300 trophies, medals, uniforms, scrapbooks, skis, boots, photos, films and other collectables that span some 70 years of a man who arguably did the most to shape the region's skiing landscape.

Visitors have a chance to experience the thrill of alpine ski competition on this display’s popular side-by-side “downhill” and “slalom” interactive race course. 

Experience the power of an avalanche, learn what causes snow to slide, and see a diorama of snow safety rangers in this exhibit, dedicated to philanthropist Edna Wattis Dumke.

Eight early snowboards are featured in the rotating display, including the “Swallowtail," the first patented Winterstick invented by Utah resident Dimitrije Milovich. 

Return to the 1930s glory days of Ecker Hill where world ski jumping records were set and broken in the same day.  Looking up, visitors will see a mannequin of Alf Engen “jumping” over the area that displays the original Ecker Hill sign from the ‘30s as well as a more recent sign dating from 1986. 

“Hot Doggin” and “Flip Out” informational signs greet visitors to the Free Style display, explaining the skills and excitement of this sport. 

Follow the development of Park City from an 1800s mining town to today’s bustling winter sports destination through historical photos and an interesting and informative film.

The Alf Engen Ski Museum houses both the Professional Ski Instructors of America – Intermountain Division Hall of Fame and the Will and Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame. 

Alf Engen’s extensive collection of trophies and memorabilia makes this the museum’s centerpiece. Included in this display is a replica of the Wheaties “Breakfast of Champions” cereal box featuring Alf Engen that resulted in his removal from the 1936 Olympic team.

Exiting the Alf Engen Ski Museum, visitors can see the Alta Cup trophy, donated by the J. Laughlin family and presented to the victor of the Alta Cup Race during the years 1943 – 1946, followed by a collage of historical ski photos.

Produced and donated to the museum by KSL-TV, this informative presentation features meteorologist Len Randolph explaining how Utah receives its world famous powder snow. 

Recognized as one of the West’s premier photographers, Ray Atkeson documented the history of skiing and captured the magic and beauty of Western winter landscapes with his incomparable black and white photographs. 

Trace the development of cross country skiing through a rotating display that includes an 1860s miner’s ski, two skis from the 1890s, one used by the Tenth Mountain Division in World War II (ask about the hole in the tip of this ski!), through skis used today.

Step up to the controls and “Ski Like an Olympian” in this exciting interactive theater that lets the participant choose between running a downhill or slalom course or drifting through deep power.

This display allows the visitor to view clips from three class ski films: Margie of the Wasatch and Ski Aces, both filmed at Alta in the 1940s and Utah on My Mind, filmed in the 1970s by Dick Barrymore.

With mannequins of gelande and Nordic jumpers “flying”overhead, visitors to this display will learn what makes a successful jump in the “Anatomy of a Ski Jump” video and have a chance to beat the “best jump of the day” on our popular ski jump interactive game.

Standing before the large topographical map of the Wasatch front, visitors select a local ski area with the push of a button. The area lights up on the map, showing its location in relation to other areas. 

The U.S. Forest Service was instrumental in the development of winter sports in our national forests.