Park City Mountain Resort will host a traditional Native American blessing ceremony to encourage snowfall and moisture for Mother Earth. The ceremony will begin at high noon on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the Resort Plaza and will be performed by members of the Northern Ute Tribe.

The Snow Blessing ceremony will include a prayer led by Frank Arrowchis in English, followed by a prayer led by Spiritual Leader, Albert Lance Manning, in Ute and will conclude with a traditional Native American song and dance performance. During the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay, Arrowchis led a similar ceremony at Arches National Park to bless the Olympic Flame.

Guests and attendees are invited to participate in the Snow Blessing ceremony and are encouraged to commit to their part by fasting until after the ceremony. After the ceremony, complimentary snow-themed refreshments will be served.

Who:           Snow Lovers and community members who would like to help encourage snowfall and                       moisture for Mother Earth.

When:        Saturday, January 14, 2012 at High Noon

Where:       Park City Mountain Resort – Resort Plaza

                        1345 Lowell Avenue

                        Park City, Utah