When I've hit the slopes of Crabbe Mountain (CM) on that cold Saturday morning, the snow conditions where beyond my expectations. New-Brunswick has been hit by 2 important snowfalls during the week and some trails still had a thick cover of dense powder. Some other trails were mechanically worked to provide a perfect carving experience. I've been told CM is the largest ski resort in NB. Well, if I compare to ski centers I know in Quebec or Vermont, CM is a small mountain indeed. But despite the size, it is a good place to ski. Pros: - Interesting diversity of trail difficulty level, from easy to double diamond. - Some surprisingly challenging trail (try Harold's Fun Run). - The ski-après ambiance is great with a band playing inside the cool small chalet (see my pics). - Beautiful view of the region around from the top. - 40 $ for an adult day pass! Cons: - Only one chairlift available. - Short slopes. It takes about 8 to 10 mins to go up a chair and only 2 to get down. - Small chalet, cafeteria and bar. It can get really crowdy at lunchtime or for the après-ski. Overall, my experience here was just great. I won't travel all the way from Quebec to come ski here, but if you have to spend some time in the region and you're looking for a place to go down the slopes, CM is an interesting opportunity. I hesitated before according 4 starts review to CM. Usually, I give a 3 stars to ski center of that size. But my day at CM was so perfect that I decided to be generous. My recommendation for advanced skiers: try Harold's fun run. read more

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