Piste poacher
Someone who ducks ropes and skis closed or uncontrolled terrain inside a resort boundary.
Someone who ducks ropes and skis closed or uncontrolled terrain inside a resort boundary. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Piste poacher is a term you will come across in resort guides, weather reports, ski magazines and conversation with other skiers. Understanding ski terminology helps you make the most of your time on the mountain and communicate clearly with instructors, guides and fellow skiers.
Understanding what piste poacher means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
Related terms include Off-piste and Ski patrol.