# Crabbe Mountain

> Crabbe Mountain is a ski and snowboard hill in Central Hainesville, New Brunswick, Canada, west of Fredericton. It has the highest vertical drop in the Maritimes (260 m / 853 ft), 34 trails and glades, terrain parks, three lifts (a quad chairlift, a T-bar and a handle tow) and 30 km of Nordic ski trails. It is growing into a multi-season mountain, with mountain-bike trails in development.

## Key facts

- Address: 50 Crabbe Mountain Road, Central Hainesville, N.B. E6E 1E3
- Phone: (506) 463-8311 (questions are also welcome through the contact form: https://www.crabbemountain.com/contact-us/)
- Trails: 34 runs, numbered 1 to 23 plus glades G1 to G11; some runs have separate Top and lower sections
- Lifts: quad chairlift, T-bar, handle tow
- Lit trails for night skiing on scheduled nights
- Lift tickets, season passes, rentals, lessons and gift cards are sold online through SnowCloud; buying online is encouraged
- Lift access uses a reusable RFID Access Pass card
- Helmets are mandatory
- Lodge: cafeteria on the main floor and a licensed bar upstairs; Rental Shop, Snow School and The Ski Mitt retail shop; season lockers
- The lodge sits at the base of the Beginner's Hill; you ski down from the lodge to reach the lifts
- Live conditions, hours and open runs: https://www.crabbemountain.com/mountain-report/

## Plan a visit

- [Mountain Report](https://www.crabbemountain.com/mountain-report/): hours this week, lifts and runs open, conditions, weather
- [Trail Map](https://www.crabbemountain.com/trail-map/): interactive map of every run and glade
- [Webcam](https://www.crabbemountain.com/webcam/): live view of the slopes
- [Getting Here](https://www.crabbemountain.com/getting-here/): directions from Fredericton and across New Brunswick
- [Facilities and New Visitors](https://www.crabbemountain.com/facilities---new-visitors/): rentals, dining, what to wear
- [Mountain Safety](https://www.crabbemountain.com/mountain-safety/) and [Uphill Policy](https://www.crabbemountain.com/uphill-policy/)
- [Accommodations](https://www.crabbemountain.com/accommodations/): places to stay near the hill, including stay-and-ski packages with lift tickets
- [Refund Policy](https://www.crabbemountain.com/refund-policy/)

## Tickets, passes and rentals

- [Lift Tickets & Rentals](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/): Daily and night lift ticket prices, rental packages, the Super Value Card and refund policy at Crabbe Mountain, New Brunswick's biggest vertical drop.
  - [Full Day Lift Ticket](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/full-day-lift-ticket/): Access to all lifts and terrain for a full day of skiing and snowboarding.
  - [Night Lift Ticket](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/night-lift-ticket/): Night skiing and riding, Thursday–Saturday 4pm–9pm.
  - [Super Value Card (6 for 5)](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/super-value-card/): Six full-day lift passes for the price of five. Request your card online and the office will follow up to arrange…
  - [Equipment Rental](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/equipment-rentals/): Everything you need for a day on the hill, fitted and ready at the Rental Shop in the main lodge. Tell us your height,…
  - [Night Equipment Rental (after 4pm)](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lift-tickets/night-equipment-rental/): Everything you need for a night under the lights, fitted and ready at the Rental Shop in the main lodge. Night rentals…
- [Season Pass](https://www.crabbemountain.com/season-pass/): Get your Season Pass for Crabbe Mountain. Enjoy early bird discounts & family options. Buy now for the best savings!
  - [Build Your Own Family Pass](https://www.crabbemountain.com/season-pass/build-your-own-family-pass/): You asked for a family pass that fits your family, so we built one you build yourself. Start with one Adult Season…
  - [Regular Season Pass](https://www.crabbemountain.com/season-pass/regular-season-pass/): Regular season pass pricing. CADS requires proof of valid membership.
  - [Ski-Insure Pass Protection](https://www.crabbemountain.com/season-pass/ski-insure/): Ski-Insure protects your investment: your season pass or seasonal program is deferred or refunded on a pro-rated…
- [Lessons](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/): Book ski and snowboard lessons at Crabbe Mountain Snow School.
  - [Private Lessons](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/private-lessons/): One instructor, your goals, your pace. One-hour private lessons for skiers and riders ages 6+ (children from age 3),…
  - [Discover Skiing & Snowboarding](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/discover-skiing-and-snowboard/): Your first day, done right: a one-hour introductory group lesson, beginner lift ticket and full equipment rental in…
  - [Adult Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/adult-programs/): Multi-week programs for grown-ups: Adult Learn to Ski or Snowboard, and the women’s Tips, Turns & Table Talk program.
  - [Children’s Seasonal Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/childrens-seasonal-programs/): Ten weekends with the same coach: Snow Owls and Polar Cubs for ages 4-5, Snowboard for ages 6+, Freestyle Ski for ages…
  - [After School Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/after-school-programs/): Wednesday program for 9-10 year olds (six weeks) and Thursday program for 11-14 year olds (four evenings), each…
  - [Schools on Snow](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/schools-on-snow/): A weekday on the mountain for school groups: two hours of instruction, equipment and a lift ticket for one price per…
  - [Ski & Snowboard Camps](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/ski-and-snowboard-camps/): Two full days of instruction over the holidays for ages 6–12, with lunch supervision.
  - [Adaptive Skiing](https://www.crabbemountain.com/lessons/adaptive-skiing/): Adaptive lessons run through CADS with trained instructors and specialized equipment. Membership includes six hours of…
- [Locker Rentals](https://www.crabbemountain.com/locker-rentals/): Season locker rentals at Crabbe Mountain: keep your skis, boards and boots at the lodge all winter.
  - [Locker Rentals](https://www.crabbemountain.com/locker-rentals/locker-rentals/): Leave your skis, boards and boots at the hill all winter. Season lockers in the lodge mean you walk in, gear up and go…
- [Gift Cards](https://www.crabbemountain.com/gift-cards/): Crabbe Mountain gift cards in $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500 denominations. Redeemable for lift tickets, rentals, lessons, lockers and Ski Mitt…
  - [Gift Cards](https://www.crabbemountain.com/gift-cards/gift-cards/): Give someone a day on the mountain. Crabbe Mountain gift cards come in $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500 denominations and…
- [Access Pass](https://www.crabbemountain.com/access-pass/): the reusable RFID card for lift tickets and passes
- [Crabbe Now multi-year pass](https://www.crabbemountain.com/crabbe-now/)

## Lessons and programs

- [Snow School](https://www.crabbemountain.com/snow-school/): overview of all lessons and programs
- [Daily Lessons](https://www.crabbemountain.com/daily-lessons/): first-timer Discover package, private lessons, lesson packages
- [Children's Seasonal Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/children-s-seasonal-programs/)
- [After School Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/after-school-programs/): with bussing from Fredericton
- [Adult Programs](https://www.crabbemountain.com/adult-programs6e5a4757/)
- [Holiday Camps](https://www.crabbemountain.com/ski-and-snowboard-camps/): Christmas and March Break
- [Schools on Snow](https://www.crabbemountain.com/schools-snow/): school ski trips
- [Adaptive Skiing](https://www.crabbemountain.com/adaptive-skiing/): lessons through CADS
- [Become an Instructor](https://www.crabbemountain.com/instructors/)

## More to do

- [Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing](https://www.crabbemountain.com/nordic-skiing-and-snowshoeing/): 30 km of trails and a snowshoe route
- [Snowmobiling](https://www.crabbemountain.com/snowmobiling/): the lodge is a stop on Route 420, Zone 4
- [Fall Festival of Colours](https://www.crabbemountain.com/fall-festival-of-colours/): October weekends
- [Events](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/)

## Upcoming events

- [Discover Skiing & Snowboarding Discounted Day](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/discover-skiing-and-snowboarding-discounted-day-2026-12-05/): 2026-12-05
- [Christmas at Crabbe](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/christmas-at-crabbe-2026-12-05/): 2026-12-05
- [Roast Beef and Rails](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/roast-beef-and-rails-2026-12-05/): 2026-12-12
- [Discover Skiing & Snowboarding Discounted Day](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/discover-skiing-and-snowboarding-discounted-day-2026-12-13/): 2026-12-13
- [Discover Days Daily Lessons](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/discover-days-daily-lessons-2026-12-19/): 2026-12-19
- [Holiday Camp Day 1](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/holiday-camp-2026-12-28/): 2026-12-28
- [Holiday Camp Day 2](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/holiday-camp-2026-12-29/): 2026-12-29
- [Holiday Camp 2 Day 1](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/holiday-camp-2026-12-31/): 2026-12-31
- [Holiday Camp 2 Day 2](https://www.crabbemountain.com/events/holiday-camp-2-day-2-2027-01-01/): 2027-01-01

## About

- [History](https://www.crabbemountain.com/history/): from the first trail in 1959 to the new lodge
- [Invest in Crabbe](https://www.crabbemountain.com/invest/): shareholders and business partners
- [Advertising and Sponsorships](https://www.crabbemountain.com/advertising-and-sponsorships/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.crabbemountain.com/contact-us/)

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