Ayumi Kitahara is currently based in Gunma prefecture.
Although she was suffering from injuries, she was active and worked positively, so what did she think during rehabilitation and after returning?
— What have you been doing lately?
Kitahara: I have been working on a Gunma basis since last year.In the summer, I went to Australia for a month while surfing and snowboarding in the car.During the season, I participate in competitions and events while working at Kawaba Ski Resort's Marasaki Sports.I've been skiing on the slopes and recently climbing a little mountain.
— I think you've had a hard time because you've been suffering from injuries.I think you're back in shape this season, how is it?
Kitahara: It's painful when I get injured, but I was looking forward to snowboarding again and rehabilitating. I had an operation on the meniscus in September, but I was able to do my best little by little, so this year also had a good season.I usually like to move my body, but I also read books slowly. I think it was a time when I found a lot of "what I want to do after returning to the snow".
-Did you feel "afraid of getting injured" after returning? I think that 19 years when you won the AIR MIX was the season when you made a comeback. How was it?
Kitahara: At first, I was a little worried, but I didn't feel particularly negative, and I wanted to surf and snowboard much sooner.After returning, I was happy to be able to move again, so I enjoyed the process of being able to slide little by little.
—What are your goals for snowboarding now?
Kitahara: I had a little fun doing natural snowboarding for the first time this year, so I'm thinking of trying a little more next year.I also want to win the Tenjin championship and participate in Baker's Banked tournament.I want to ride cool on the slopes.
— What are you planning to do for the rest of the season?
Kitahara: I'm in Gunma until the beginning of April, but for the rest of the season, I'm thinking of staying in the car and moving to a place with snow while skiing.I want to surf when it's warm ...We plan to move according to the mood and conditions at that time.
— What kind of snowboarding do you want to do in the future?
Kitahara: I want to continue snowboarding happily every day.I like to travel around, so I want to see a lot of the world in Japan and abroad.
[Gear used]
■ Board / [HEAD]ARCHITECT144,THE DAY147
■ Boots / [HEAD]EIGHT BOA
■ Binding / [HEAD]NX SIX
[Profile]
Ayumi Kitahara (Ayumi Kitahara) / Born December 1994, 12, from Osaka prefecture.
■ Height / 155cm ■ Stance / 48cm ■ Angle / Front 3 degrees, Back -3 degrees
■ Home Mountain / Kawaba Ski Resort
