Five-Year Anniversary CelebrationSaturday, July 14, 20071:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Family Fun Activities

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Joe, we’ve been out here five years now!

Yes, Alf,seems like just yesterday. Let’s celebrate!

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A publication of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation

Connie Nelson, Executive Director Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation2990 Bear Hollow DriveP.O. Box 980187 (435) 658-4240 TelPark City, Utah 84098 (435) 658-4258 Faxconnie.nelson@olyparks.comwww.engenmuseum.org

Inquiries, questions, or submissions of press releases and articles of interest for the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation newsletter are welcome. Send correspondence and newsletter submissions to the Foundation office.

Board of Trustees

Scott C. UlbrichChairman/President

Mike KorologosViCe President

Barbara YamadaseCretary

Michael R. Maughan treasurer

Connie NelsonexeCutiVe direCtor

Dr. A. Joseph AraveKristi Terzian Cumming

David DavenportSpencer P. Eccles

Alan K. EngenJon S. Engen

James GaddisDon Hague

Herbert C. LivseyBarbara McConvill

David C. PickettDavid Quinney

Dr. Greg C. ThompsonTed Wilson

Honorary Board Members

Ruth Rogers Altmannnew york City, ny

George AtorPittsburgh, Pa

John Bowerst. louis, mo

Stein EriksenPark City, ut

G.S. Beckwith GilbertgreenwiCh, Ct

Bill Lashseattle, wa

Janet Q. Lawsonsalt lake City, ut

Lou Lorenz (deceased)salt lake City, ut

William W. Miller, M.D.Park City, ut

Donn G. Mosser, M.D.minneaPolis, mn

Paul C. Olfelt, M.D.minneaPolis, mn

Jan Petersonmidway, ut

Gray F. ReynoldsdaVidsonVille, md

Richard S. Sackler, M.D.norwalk, Ct

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Chairman’s Letterby Scott Ulbrich

Heroic size bronze sculptures of Joe Quinney and Alf Engen in front of the Quinney Center.

“Five years and still going strong!”

We are very much looking forward to celebrat-ing our fifth birthday with you all on Saturday, July 14 here at Utah Olympic Park.

It is hard to believe that five years have passed so quickly, and also amazing how much we have grown, thanks to folks such as your-selves.

The history of the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation began in the late 1980s. Alan Engen had a vision to build a museum to honor the early pioneers of snow sports in the Intermountain Region. Jim Gaddis was thinking along the lines of a modest A-frame structure somewhere in the Park City area. One thing led to another, and over the next few years the scope of the project grew in terms of both complexity and financial commitment.

With substantial support from the Quinney and Eccles families, com-plemented by an outpouring of support from other foundations and individual donations, the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center opened to the public in May 2002. The 29,000 square-foot facility houses the Alf Engen Ski Museum, 2002 Olympic Museum, café, retail shop, the-ater and conference room.

Throughout the museum building and on-going maintenance pro-cess, we are fortunate to have had the support of a strong and com-mitted Board of Trustees, and for that we say a heartfelt ‘thank you’. Special thanks also to all of the contributors, donors, Board members and docents for helping make a dream come true – Preserving the rich history of snow sports in the Intermountain West!

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Greetings from the Executive Director

Foundation News

By Connie Nelson

Meet a new employee Jane Hamilton

A warm welcome to Jane Hamilton, who has joined our team as Connie Nelson’s Administrative Assistant. Born, raised and educated in the United Kingdom, Jane has lived in Park City for ten years with her husband, Steve. She is excited to be part of such an important local organization and looks forward to making a valuable contribution to the running of the Foundation.

Happy 5th-Year Anniversary to the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center!

What a privilege it has been for me to be a part of this organization for the past five years! I feel very fortunate to work with such a professional and supportive Board of Trustees. I have had the honor of meeting some amazing ski innovators, historians and athletes, and am continually in awe of what folks have achieved in all areas of snow sports here in the Intermountain West.

Our Education Program has educated and enticed over 1,600 parents, students and teachers from 25 different schools this school year. Our docents have taken ownership of the program and it runs flawlessly, thanks to their watchful eyes. With a generous grant from the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, we have upgraded our DVD production for the Silver Ore to White Gold station. Thanks also to the Summit County RAP tax folks and Wells Fargo Bank for their donations, which have enabled the schools to visit the Museum, tour the Park and receive goodie bags free of charge.

We are thrilled to report that our membership base has increased 31% since its inception in 2004. Thank you Museum members! Your donations help us maintain and expand our wonderful Museum!

Our latest project is revitalizing the entrance to our Museum. Our Exhibit Committee’s goal is to make the entrance more inviting, thus ‘drawing’ the visitor down the hall into the Museum. Libby Hyland and crew will be working on this exciting project, anticipating completion in time for our 2007 Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame induction in September. Many thanks to the Office of Museum Services for making this project possible.

We are in the process of changing our membership benefits as explained on the enclosed envelope. As of May 19, 2007, entrance to the Utah Olympic Park is FREE. This means there is no charge for visitors to see athletes training or to tour the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. Our promotional marketing budget got a boost thanks to the 1% Restaurant Tax Grant. Thank you Summit County!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 14th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. We are able to host this celebration thanks to the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Park City Chamber Bureau. Thank you!

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Donor Wall Members

Academy StudiosAltmann, Ruth RogersAmidon, DavidBamberger FoundationRichard D. Bass FoundationBeekley, W. MasonBounous, Junior & MaxineBower, John & ElizabethBriggs, William M.Burt, ChadByrne Family, TheGeorge Cartwright FamilyCocoran, John M.Deer Valley ResortDuncan, David R. L., M.D. & Irma W.Durham, John & ShirleyDurham, Wilby & BettyFletcher, Mel & PeggyFox, Leo W.Fuegi, Hans & SallyGaddis, Jim & BarbaraGoldminer’s DaughterGoodman, Irvin & Dorthy

IBM CorporationImboden, AdolphInternational Skiing History AssociationJohnson, Ted & ShirleyKeller Family FoundationKessler, Alfred E.Kogstad, RolfKunau, Lex & CeliaLangford, KirkLawrence Goodman FundMeldrum, Daniel & PatriciaMerriman, III, Charles H.Michaels, H.C. & B. A.Miller, Earl A.Nebeker, Dick & AnnNewman, FrankPark City Chamber/BureauPineridge WineryPenske, Roger S.Professional Ski Instructors of AmericaProsek, TomProthro, J. Patrick

Bronze Medal Donors $1,000 - $4,999 Donors

Roberts, LindaRowan, Chuck & SuzanneRoyal Street CorporationRytting, Bill & SuzyShaffer, Richard & Kay (Nagel)Shane, ElfreideSnyder, Daniel & DebraSpedden, Rush & BettyThe Summit InstituteSundance ResortSweeney, EdTaylor, LarryThomas, Richard S. & Susan G.Thompson, Dr. Gregory C. & Karen S.Underdog FoundationUtah Humanities CouncilWeisel, ThomasWild Old BunchWillard L. Eccles FoundationWythe, Henry & SusanYamada, BarbaraYerman, Bob

Alta Ski Lifts CompanyAnderson, Barbara StewartCumming FoundationCumming, John & KristiDreyfous, James & GeralynDuncan, Paul & MarilynEccles, Spencer P. & KristineEngen, Alan & BarbaraEngen, Scott & MarcieEngen, Todd & MichelleFidelity FoundationGilbert, G. S. BeckwithHyland, LibbyKnowles, Lawrence & MarilynKorologos, Tom C.Lawson, Peter Q.Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott FoundationMiller Ski Company

Mosser, Dr. Donn G. & Dr. JanetProthro, Mark & DianePickett, David & NanciePrince, JaLynn & GregRay Quinney NebekerReister-Robb InteractiveSackler, Dr. & Mrs. RichardSaunders, Hy & DebraShrontz, JodySummit CountySweet, JaredUlbrich, Scott & SusanneU.S. Forest ServiceUtah Office of Museum ServicesWallace, M. W.Webber, DickWilliams, LarryWitter, Dean (Morgan Stanley)Wells Fargo Bank

Benefactors $1,000,000+ Donors

George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles FoundationEmma Eccles Jones FoundationLawson, Janet Q.S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation

Gold Medal Donors $100,000 - $999,999 Donors

Dr. Ezekial & Edna Wattis Dumke FoundationKatherine W. & Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. FoundationMarriner S. Eccles FoundationEngen, EvelynLawson, Frederick Q.Quinney, David & ShariSwartz Foundation (Jim & Susan)

Silver Medal Donors $5,000 - $99,999 Donors

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Alf Engen Ski Museum Members November 2006 - June 2007

Anderson, GrahamBesobrasov, NicholasBower, John & BonnieBrett, Walt & CandyBrewer, Rich & JaneBurt, Chad S.Compton, Harold R.Daleboot USADanforth, Murray & JudithDrews, LoisDouglas,Ronald & NyleneEngen, Alan and BarbaraEriksen, SteinFlying Ace ProductionsFryer, L. Holley

Fuegi, Hans & SallyGertino, JackGramshammer, PepiHead, MarthaHennings, Gary & ElviaHoagland, John & VickyHolli, Dave & PatHowshaw, Robert & UrsulaIrwin, Marsha & ScottJohnson, RamonJoklik, Pam & FrankKoenig, Helen Korologos, MikeKunau, Lex & CeliaLamb, Tom & Cecile

Levitt, Bill & MimiLorenz, BettyMcIntosh, Janet & SteveMeldrum, Dan & PattyMelville, Marvin & ReneeNational Ski Areas Associations-Michael BerryNelson, ConnieNelson, EricPickett, ChristineRaemer, John & JeanRasmussen, Richard F.Reddish, PatrickReed, Syd & HarryRicher, Robert

Rytting, William & SuzanneSki UtahSmith, TerrellSpencer, WilliamTaylor, RichardTheobald, Bob & ElseThomas, Richard & SusanThurgood, David G.Vandehei, David & SusanWallace, M. WalkerWard, Kammie & DavidYamada, Barbara

Supporting Members$500 - $1,000 Housen, Patricia VanKarns, PeteMarriott, Richard & NancySalt Lake Convention & Visitors BureauSplit Rail Foundation

Sustaining Members$1,000 - $5,000Byrne III, John J.Cumming, John & KristiImboden, AdolphKorologos, Tom & AnnLawson, Frederick Q.Mosser, Donn & JanetPenske, Roger S.Pickett, David & NancieUlbrich, Scott & SusanneWebber, Richard

Corporate Members $5,000 +Eccles, Spencer P. & KristineQuinney, Shari & David

Contributing Members $100 - $500

Altum, BarbaraBarton, Paul Bennett, NelsonBesser, Dr. Gretchen RousBlatt, Marci N.Brewer, Fred E.Cameron, Steve & JoanneColeman, CalvinCrandlemire, George C.

Dake, Daniel & NadineDibble, KeithDunlea, Barbara & JohnHaueisen, BabetteHill, DuaneJaul, ErnestJedenoff, George A.Kastner, James & MaryLaw, Clarene

Lynn, PeneeMarsh, BobMcCarthy, PaulMiller, Dale E.Moreton, Edward Nunn, Jimmie R.Rademacher, Ruth-MarieReam, David Reese, Don

Reichert, WallyScott, DarrellScott, EldonSiegel, EdStiegler, PepiVennett, RichardWalton, Terese & Mike

Individual Members $25 - $50

Adams, Neal & MarilynArave, Dr. Joseph & HollyArcher, Frank & RobynBennion, KittyBradshaw, Howard & AftonBurnett, Dave & Katie (Eccles)Dennis, Leland & ThayreElvidge, Michael

Emerson, Bruce & KathyFerguson, IanFey, Tom & CarolynHague, DonHall, Donald & AdeleHarmer, Russ & JeannieKankainen, Eric M.Katzenberger, Chris & Ruth

Keller, Lester & SafiaKessler, Alfred E.Kipp, CarolynLloyd, Herbert & HelgaLupus, Stormy & CarolNewton, RickRobbins, Bicknell A.Slaughter, Kent & Jane

Thompson, Greg & KarenWalker, Tim & TrishWeatherbee, Nona

In honor of Alan Engen from Dr. Gretchen Rous BesserIn honor of Alex, Karin & Eliza Lockovich from Tom Beggs

Family Members $50 - $100

New membership benefits!See the attached pledge envelope.

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Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary!

Thursday, September 20, 2007 5:30 p.m.Joe Quinney Center

The cost per person will be $75, which includes food and drink.

Save the Date!The 2007 Class

Woody AndersonTed JohnsonPete KarnsPaul McCollister - deceasedK Smith – deceasedMargo Walters McDonald

2007 Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Induction

May, 1989 Proposal from Alan Engen to have a dedicated Utah-based location to house historical ski artifacts and to remember those ski pioneers and athletes who made significant contributions to snow sports in this region. Suggested name – Alf Engen Winter Games Museum.

August, 1993 Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation formally established as a non-profit corporation.

November, 1993 Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation granted non-profit status by the IRS.

October, 1997 Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation Board meets with architects, Utah Sports Authority and Salt Lake Organizing Committee to determine site selection at Utah Winter Sports Park.

August, 1999 Formal site dedication for the proposed Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center building.

March, 2000 Groundbreaking event held for the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. The name Utah Winter Sports Park is changed to Utah Olympic Park.

September 2001 Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center building turned over to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, so it could serve as a media center during the 2002 Winter Games.

July, 2002 Public Grand Opening of our building!

September, 2002 Bronze sculptures of Joe Quinney and Alf Engen unveiled and the inaugural class of Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame inducted.

May, 2004 Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation sells Quinney Center to the Utah Athletic Foundation.

June, 2005 Grand opening of the George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum.

May, 2006 Alf Engen Ski Museum chosen for “Best of State” honors.

Quick Facts

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Skiing News

When two people who have closely shared a lifetime of experiences pass away within a matter of days, not only is it a loss, but it presents a unique situation. It happened in 1997 when close friends and “gentle giants of the ski world,” Chic Morton and Alf Engen, passed away within five days of each other. In early 2007, ski snow experts and pioneers Dolores and Ed LaChapelle died independently, but again within a few days of each other…Dolores of a massive stroke and Ed of a heart attack.

Dolores LaChapelle passed away on January 21, 2007. During her lifetime, she distinguished herself in a number of ways…namely as a member of the Forest Service’s avalanche and snow research team, an outstanding powder skier, and as “one of the West’s most prolific ecological writers.” In the early 1950s, she married Ed LaChapelle and they moved to Utah…making Alta their winter home for the next two decades.

Dolores achieved many “firsts” in her lifetime including making the first ski ascents of Mt. Columbia, the second highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the Snowdome, the hydrographic apex of the continent. In addition, she was one of the first to ski Alta’s famous Baldy Chute in the early 1950s.

Dolores LaChapelle authored a number of books focusing on the mountains and ecology. Among her more celebrated writings are two books titled, Deep Powder Snow: 40 Years of Ecstatic Skiing, Avalanches, and Earth Wisdom; and Rapture of the Deep: Concerning Deep Ecology and Celebrating Life.

In recognition of her many lifetime accomplish-ments, the University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library Ski Archives honored her with a prestigious Utah “History Maker” award in 2004.

Perhaps no person is more celebrated in the history of snow safety than Dolores’s former husband, Ed LaChapelle. Ed died at the age of 80 on February 1, 2007, following a ski outing at Monarch Mountain in Silverton, Colorado. After doing what he loved best, skiing early morning fresh powder snow, he complained of chest pains, lay down to rest, and within a few hours left this world in search of new powder.

Ed LaChapelle leaves a legacy which will be remembered for years to come. He began his avalanche research profession in the early 1950s, after being a participant in the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Davos, Switzerland. Another Alta ski pioneer, the late Montgomery “Monty” Atwater, also attended the same prestigious institution, where he met and encouraged Ed to come to Alta to further his snow safety studies. Ed went to work for the U.S. Forest Service and became Alta’s Snow Ranger in the mid 1950s after Atwater took another position in California.

For the next two decades, Alta had the benefit of having one of the nation’s finest snow safety experts. Ed’s overall knowledge regarding avalanche control provided him with national and international acclaim. He wrote one of the first U.S. Forest Service handbooks on snow safety, titled The ABC’s of Avalanche Safety for winter sports professionals and backcountry travelers. That writing is still regarded as a must-read for anyone going into the high country for winter activities.

While both of these individuals will be sorely missed, Ed LaChapelle left a lasting message to all skiers when he said, “Use your head in deep snow but don’t stay out of it…it’s the greatest thrill in skiing.”

A Tribute to Two Wasatch Mountain Snow Safety Personalities – Ed and Dolores LaChapelle By Alan K. Engen

Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundationwww.engenmuseum.org2990 Bear Hollow DriveP.O. Box 980187Park City, Utah 84098

‹ Free Admission

‹ ½ off all Park rides-Zipline, Comet, Chairlift, Alpine Slide

‹ Free Hot Dogs and sodas to the first 500 guests

‹ Wheel O’ Fun–giveaways (books, postcards, activities)

Activities:‹ Temporary tatoos & face painting

‹ Bounce Houses & Obstacle Course

‹ Magician

‹ Arts Kids & Park City Museum activities

‹ Ski Jumping Demonstration–NSF

‹ Docent-led tours through the Museum

‹ Ski history lectures

Five-Year Anniversary CelebrationAlf Engen Ski Museum

Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Family Fun 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.