Alf Engen
Alf Marinius Engen (May 15, 1909–July 20, 1997) was a Norwegian-American skier. He set several ski jumping world records during the 1930s and helped establish numerous ski areas in the Western United States. Engen is best known for his ski school at Alta in Utah and as the pioneer of powder skiing.
Alf Engen | |
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| Born | Alf Marinius Engen May 15, 1909 Mjøndalen, Nedre Eiker, Buskerud county, Norway |
| Died | July 20, 1997 (aged 88) Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Resting place | Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Utah |
| Monuments | Alf Engen Ski Museum |
| Nationality | Norwegian, American |
| Occupation(s) | Skier and ski school teacher/owner |
| Known for | skiing pioneer in U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Evelyn Pack Engen (1917–2010) (m. 1937–1997, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
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