Rocky Mountain Travel SNÖBAHN’S FREE 10TH ANNIVERSARY BASH NOV. 13–14
BODE MILLER AND ERIK SCHLOPY
Olympic legends hit the indoor slopes in Thornton and Centennial as forecasters favor a snowier winter after Colorado’s worst snowpack on record
DENVER — Nov. 6, 2026 — SNÖBAHN Action Sports Center is marking 10 years of bringing the mountains indoors with free anniversary and season kick-off events at both of its Colorado locations on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. Olympic and World Cup skiing legends Bode Miller and Erik Schlopy will appear at both centers.
SNÖBAHN Indoor Action Sports Centers remove the traditional barriers to skiing and snowboarding – access, cost, equipment – by offering coached, year-round progression close to home. The company doesn’t compete with mountain resorts; it is a bridge to the outdoor experience. Over the last 10 years, SNÖBAHN has taught 172,000 lessons to more than 54,000 athletes helping to grow the sport in Colorado. SNÖBAHN is developing lifelong skiers and inspiring lives of adventure.
Outdoor recreation is a defining part of life in Colorado and a major driver of its economy. SNÖBAHN is proud to be part of that industry.
“Playing in the mountains is a huge part of why people live in Colorado,” said Merrill. “The best day we have is when somebody who never thought they’d ski ends up on a mountain with their family” said founder, Sadler Merrill.
The celebration comes as forecasters turn optimistic after Colorado’s record-low 2025–26 snowpack. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center expects a very strong El Niño this winter, which tilts the odds toward wetter conditions in southern Colorado, and meteorologists at OpenSnow favor above-average snow for southern and eastern Colorado, including Telluride, Wolf Creek, Eldora, Winter Park and Loveland.
SNÖBAHN is helping ski enthusiasts prepare for the season with an event that features Olympic athletes, a charitable component, and anniversary discounts.
“We believe in helping every athlete unlock their potential through intentional training and supportive progression – whether that’s on skis, a snowboard, a skateboard, or in motion on a trampoline. This event celebrates all action sports and snow sports enthusiasts and kicks off the winter season for our customers” said founder, Sadler Merrill. SNÖBAHN is the indoor training facility for many university and resort competitive ski and snowboard teams.
The anniversary celebration opens at SNÖBAHN Thornton on Friday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and continues at SNÖBAHN Centennial on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Entry to both events are FREE and open to the public. At each event, Miller and Schlopy will take part in a live Q&A, autograph signings and photo opportunities. Both events also include live music from a DJ, drink specials, s’mores and prize raffles. *Photo and autograph opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission to both events is free. Ski and snowboard lessons, freestyle sessions and rentals are available for purchase. Anniversary discounts on annual memberships, lesson packs and rentals run all weekend.
Raffle proceeds from both events will benefit Colorado youth organizations who work to get young people involved in snow sports.
o Bison Blizzard Club: The ski and snowboard club at Vista PEAK Preparatory in Aurora, CO helps underprivileged and first-time students experience mountain sports, breaking down financial barriers related to gear, lift tickets, lessons, and transportation.
o Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project (SNÖBAHN investor and brand ambassador: The Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for students by creating and providing FREE educational programs both inside and outside the classroom. Its mission is to connect students with mentors, facilitate experiential learning opportunities and offer financial support to further enhance existing programs.
Event Details
SNÖBAHN 10-Year Anniversary & Season Kick-Off
SNÖBAHN Thornton, Friday 5 to 9 p.m.
14200 Lincoln Street, Thornton, CO 80023
o DJ, smores, and prize raffles
o Rail jam competition with cash prizes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entry into rail jam is included with freestyle session purchase.
o Athletes will be on site from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
SNÖBAHN Centennial, Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.
6955 S York St, #404, Centennial, CO 80122
o DJ, s’mores, lawn games, and prize raffles
o Coaching sessions on the Big Air jump and trampolines. Access to Big Air jump and trampolines included with freestyle session purchase.
o Athletes will be on site from 1 to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Ski and snowboard lessons, freestyle sessions, rentals, food and beverages are available for purchase.
Guests: Olympic and World Cup skiers Bode Miller and Erik Schlopy, at both locations
For official updates, visit https://snobahn.com/season-kickoff-2026/
SNÖBAHN Thornton Facebook Event (11/13): https://www.facebook.com/share/14raKQWSp51/
SNÖBAHN Centennial Facebook Event (11/14): https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVWSzHVfh/
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
A dedicated media window onsite is available Friday morning, November 13. A dedicated media window with Bode Miller and Erik Schlopy is available Saturday, November 14 ahead of the public event. Press only. This is the best window of the weekend for same-day broadcast and daylight footage. Press may also attend anytime during the event windows.
Members of the media are also welcome at either public event. Interviews with SNÖBAHN founder Sadler Merrill can be arranged in advance. To reserve a slot in the media window, contact the media contact listed below.
About SNÖBAHN
SNÖBAHN was founded in Centennial in 2016 to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible, affordable and enjoyable for everyone, from first-time skiers to competitive athletes. Its indoor ski and snowboard slopes use revolving surface technology to simulate real mountain riding, so riders can keep progressing all year without snow or lifts. Together with skate, scooter, bmx, jump, trampoline, and freestyle coaching, the centers are built around building confidence, consistency and progression in action sports.
In 2024, SNÖBAHN opened a second, larger facility in Thornton. The 38,000-square-foot center features four revolving ski and snowboard slopes, freestyle trampolines, jib park, air bags, a Big Air jump, indoor skate park, rental shop, bar and café and dedicated event space.