Ute Indian Snow Dance


When you live and work in a ski resort you expect to have snow; actually everything depends on it. Visitors come expecting it and are disappointed if it is not present.

While the past few years have had an abundance of the white stuff, this year there has been a shortage of the real flakes falling from the sky. Due to good snowmaking capability and the grooming equipment available in Eagle County, Colorado we have been able to accommodate guests from around the world with an enjoyable experience even if there has not been a lot of snow. 

However it is always desirable to have natural fresh powder. That’s why Vail Mountain called in the experts—the Ute Indians who have been coming to the mountains in years past when snow was needed. Apparently they have some “powers” that encourage snowfall.

I’m not one who believes in magic powers or chants or dances in order to produce snowfall, so I was a bit skeptical of the news.  My doubt in their abilities was transformed into excitement and anticipation when I heard that the group of Indians paused to say the Lord’s Prayer before their snow dance. Apparently they realized that nothing in their performance would do any good unless they turned to the One who has control over the elements.

 Although it did snow 8 or 9 inches on the day of their act, who knows what will happen the rest of the season. Was it just the right timing or was it because they called on the Lord or was it just because God wanted it to snow on that particular day? Who knows, but I am thanking God for the moisture from heaven.

Matthew 6:9-13 
“This, then, is how you should pray:
'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’”

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