Safety & Risk Awareness


Skiing, snowboarding, and biking come with risks, but staying informed keeps the fun going. At Crabbe Mountain, safety is key—from helmet rules to terrain park tips. Know the risks, shred smart, and make every run your best!


  1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
  2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
  3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
  4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
  5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
  6. Read and obey all signs, warnings and hazard markings.
  7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
  8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
  9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
  10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.


Lift Safety

Be ready with all your gear, wait your turn, and sit back safely when loading. Lower the bar during the ride, follow all signage, and never jump from a stopped lift. When unloading, hold your gear, raise the bar in time, keep tips up, and clear the area promptly.

Mountain Policies

Skiing and riding are allowed across Crabbe Mountain property, as long as you exit and return via open trails and avoid closed ones. Restricted areas include snowmobile trails, power lines, the T-bar line, and woods at night.

Ski Patrol

Our trained Ski Patrol team—both paid and volunteer—helps keep the slopes safe all season. All patrollers are certified in first aid, CPR, and on-hill rescue. The main patrol clinic is at the top of Hume’s Flume.

Contact: (506) 463-8311 x231

Email: info@crabbemountain.com

Violation Penalties

1st Violation: Lift ticket or pass may be marked or suspended for 24 hours.

2nd Violation or Rule #7 Breach: 7-day suspension.

Further Violations or Rules #8/#9 Breach: Season pass revoked without refund; day ticket holders banned for one season.

Drone Policy

Drone use at Crabbe Mountain requires prior approval. Contact us or call 506-463-8311. Unauthorized drone use is prohibited and will result in removal from the premises.

Pet Policy

Pets must be leashed outdoors and are not allowed on alpine trails, lifts, or in lodge food areas (service animals excepted). Owners are responsible for cleanup.

Ticket Fraud Policy

Skiing or riding without a lift ticket results in a $20 fine plus ticket cost. Season pass holders must carry their pass or will be fined after one warning. Payment accepted via debit, credit, or e-transfer.

Unauthorized Vehicle Policy

Crabbe Mountain is private property. Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed, even when closed. For safety, use designated ATV/snowmobile trails only.

Know The Code

Check out this video to learn about the Alpine Responsibility Code.


Please note: This video is based on the 2010 version of the code, which has since been updated.

  1. You must be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. You must understand bike park signage, trail ratings and trail progression. Start slow and small. Ride trails and features matching your ability.
  2. Helmets are mandatory in Bike Parks and strongly recommended on all other trails. Other protective equipment is strongly recommended.
  3. Do not ride if your ability or judgement is impaired by drugs, alcohol or fatigue.
  4. Inspect and maintain your bike or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic before you ride.
  5. Stay on marked trails. Do not cut switchbacks and keep off of closed areas.
  6. Conditions change constantly on trails and features. Inspect features before use and throughout the day.
  7. Make sure you have the physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts when riding at lift access resorts. Ask for assistance with chairlifts and surface lifts if unsure.
  8. Avoid riders ahead of you. They have the right of way. Yield to other riders when entering a trail. Conditions change constantly on trails and features. Inspect features before use and throughout the day.
  9. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above
  10. If you are involved in or witness a Collision or accident, you must identify yourself to the Bike Patrol, staff member or local authority.

Exclusion of Liability



The use of ski area premises and facilities and participation in activities at ski areas involves various risks, dangers and hazards.

It is a condition of your use of the premises and facilities and your participation in these activities that you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any duty of care on the part of the ski area operator.



Your legal responsibility as a user of the ski area premises and facilities or participant in activities at the ski area is explained in the following notice, which you will see posted at the ski area.