Crabbe Mountain - New Brunswick's favourite ski hill!
Welcome to Crabbe Mountain - Fredericton Capital Region’s premiere ski hill. Featuring 34 trails, from glades to alpine to terrain parks, Crabbe Mountain is home to New Brunswick’s highest vertical ski experience.
The 852-foot vertical drop of the mountain has even caught the attention of the 2023 Canada Games. As part of the 2023 event taking place in Prince Edward Island February 18 to March 5, 2023, Crabbe Mountain will host the alpine and freestyle ski events! Crabbe’s impressive vertical and diverse terrain makes it the perfect venue for this portion of the games. Spectators are invited to join in the action.
But don’t worry, you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy Crabbe this winter. Here are some trails, from beginner to expert, that you can’t miss during your next visit to the mountain.
1. Dineen's Ravine - Beginner
This run is highly recommended for a family with younger skiers or beginners looking for a long, leisurely run. Dineen’s Ravine skirts around the far end of Crabbe. This long run features a consistent, winding right-bending shape. This trail is perfect for easy skiing. Take note to your weather conditions though as this run doesn’t feature snowmaking but is a fan favorite and a great place to practice your craving.
2. Hume's Flume - Difficult
Hume’s Flume is one of Crabbe’s seven difficult-rated trails. It features night skiing and snowmaking so this fan favorite will very likely be open for your visit. This is a relatively straight run that heads from the top of the lift to the very bottom. It connects to run number 16, a snow cross-course which is a black diamond for those skiers looking to up the difficulty of Hume’s Flume. This trail is decently wide and often features little side kickers for those looking to spice things up.
3. The Glades - Difficult/ Very Difficult
This run is a Crabbe regular’s favourite due to its intricacies and modularity. The glades trail itself starts as a difficult rated trail and transitions at the bottom half into a very difficult trail. At the top half, have options to spin off into Little Brave (Difficult) and War Dance (Very Difficult). Expect kickers off the sides of this run. There is no snow making or lights featured on this run but if conditions allow, it’s an absolute must for the more experience skiers.
4. King's Horn - Very Difficult
The King’s Horn is one of the most popular runs at Crabbe. It steers down the heart of hill featuring big vertical sections for the speed junkies. It’s a great run for more intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders as it’s rather wide but quite steep. Don’t expect much modularity to your run as King’s Horn only connects to Chair Line (which offers a steep decent with a narrower width). You can ski this relatively straight run under the lights and it will be open in most conditions due to snow making. This trail runs down along the chairlift and t-bar lift.
5. Harold's Fun Run - Experts Only
For the more seasoned skiier, Harold’s Fun Run is an absolute must. This is not recommended for beginners and, contrary to the name, it will not be fun if you aren’t ready for it. Harold’s Fun Run is one of two double black diamond rated trails. From the top of the lift, out to the right, a quick right-hand whip put skiers into steep run with a very slight s-shape that sits on the inside of the easy-riding Dineen’s Ravine. There is no snow making or lights on this run but if you have the chops to hit it, you’re going to love it!
Now that you’ve got an overview of the trail guide, let’s talk about the rest of your visit. Crabbe is more of a resort than a just a ski hill. The newly renovated lodge is home of the Thirsty Boot, serving up mouthwatering meals, pub classics, and craft brews as cold as Harold’s Fun Run.
But what about a place to continue the apes ski fun and rest your head for the night, before getting ready for day two at Crabbe!?
Both Crabbe and the Fredericton Capital Region are known for putting together some killer ski and stay packages. Here are 3 packages to consider for your next visit:
The Crabbe Mountain Inn
Stay close to the action at the Crabbe Mountain Inn! Only five minutes away from the hill, you’ll find yourself at the cozy 12 room Crabbe Mountain Inn. If you book a stay at the Inn, you’ll receive 25% off lift tickets and discounted rental fees. BONUS – the Crabbe Mountain Inn often features live music Friday and Saturday nights during the winter. Breakfast is also included to fuel up before your day of adventures. Book your stay at the Crabbe Mountain Inn!
Ski and Stay at the Delta Fredericton!
For $239, you can book a one-night accommodation at the Delta Hotels Marriott in Fredericton, two adult lift tickets for Crabbe and a BONUS $50 Downtown Dollars to use during your stay. The package also allows for the purchase of additional lift tickets at the hotel’s front desk. Book your ski and stay package now!
Ski, Stay & Dinners on Us at the Comfort Inn!
Starting at $175, you can book a one-night stay at the Comfort Inn located in Uptown Fredericton. You’ll receive two adult lift tickets to Crabbe and $50 Downtown Dollars or Northside Dollars to use during your stay. Hot tip – The Comfort Inn also offers free breakfast – sweeting the deal of this package! Book now at the Comfort Inn!
Beyond downhill skiing and snowboarding, Crabbe Mountain and the surrounding region offers something for every winter lover including 30 kilometers of cross country trails, connecting to the New Brunswick Snowmobile Federations network of groomed trails, snowshoe trails and so much more!
Aside from the mountain, the Fredericton Capital Region offers winter activities including sledding, fat biking, skating and more food and drink options, to match any palate, than you could ever consume in one weekend getaway (hint hint – you may have to book more than one weekend visit!).
One thing’s for certain - if you’re looking for a weekend getaway where you can tear up the slopes, take in fantastic après ski and embrace winter in New Brunswick - your search stops at Crabbe Mountain and the Fredericton Capital Region.
