Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Poaching (snowboarding)


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The result was delete. Tone 10:23, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Poaching (snowboarding)

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This article seems to be more of a dictionary definition, with some advertising by Burton Snowboards mixed in. Is this a notable or widely used term? Natg 19 (talk) 01:54, 5 February 2021 (UTC)
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 * Delete: WP:NOTADICTIONARY, it's just a definition with a few random examples. Not encyclopedic at all. Maybe move the definition to Wiktionary? Joseph2302 (talk) 09:09, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

A few years ago I modified the article in order to bring it up to conformity as to make it not specifically a definition. That is why I listed citations pertaining to the Forest Service in the snowboard ban at Alta Ski Resort as well as listed two additional resorts that currently ban snowboarders (Deer Valley and Mad River Glen). It gives information and examples to better help someone research the term. The term "poaching" is widely used among snow sport enthusiasts, especially in Utah where two of the three snowboard ban resorts are located. I live in Utah, and hear the phrase often especially when referring to Alta Ski Resort. I've been pleased to see additional information added over the years as well as articles with a number of sources to back up claims. Yes, the term "poaching" can sometimes be used (as what Wikipedia would classify) as a slang word, but this article on poaching wasn't written or was intended to be a slang guide, it is an informational page explaining what snowboard poaching is and gives source based information to back it up. This is not a dictionary article, it is an informational piece to help people understand better why snowboarders aren't allowed at some ski resorts. Cquick7 (talk) 02:31, 6 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Delete per nom. Doesn't need an article. Add something to Glossary of skiing and snowboarding terms. Nigej (talk) 21:19, 11 February 2021 (UTC)


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