A talk between Yukie Ueda and Wakako Tanibe's snowboarder mother. Yukie House's Snowboarder's Diary Vol.2

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Yukie House OfSnowboarder's Diary　Vol.2

Yukie House?
Yukie Ueda started a new life by moving her family to Mammoth Mountain, California, USA in order to enhance her snowboarding life.Many snowboarders from Japan visit Mammoth and stay at her house. "Mammoth guest house Yukie landlady" It seems that the conversion has taken root.
　In this project, Yukie Ueda's home "Yukie HouseWe conducted interviews and interviews with our own focus on the snowboarders who visited.In a good sense of distance with the guests who are also active riders, while communicating closely with each other, I will convey the lifestyle and honest feelings of snowboarders who I do not usually know much in the words of Yukie Ueda. ..

The second timeWakako Tanibe, a companion who lived in the same era during the heyday of snowboarding in the early 90's. I took my 5-year-old son to Mammoth, where I was the first to take an overseas trip with my mother and son.I can imagine how uneasy and tense I was as the same mother.My son Toranosuke, 6 years old, and 5 years old, who came across the sea from Japan to slip.What inspires the children and what did the mother think about this trip?We conducted a dialogue interview as a mother with a snowboarder's son.

IMG_5603Even now as a mother, snowboarding enriches my life.I want to convey that to my child with confidence

I used to go on a snowboard trip to Canada with my two and a half year old son and friends.It was a journey filled with the tension of having to protect my son with two snowboard gears and the hand of my little son, and the excitement of an unknown experience.
　I think that the experience of traveling alone with my mother, who has no father, gave my son a new consciousness.Canada was also a favorite place for me to start snowboarding, so one day I might have wanted to say, "I took you to Whistler for the first time."It wasn't an easy trip, but I think it was a memorable trip for my mother and child.
　this time,YUKIEGuest Waka-chan (Wakako Tanibe, Maiden name) who visited the house Wakako Fujikawa) is still one of the precious female snowboarders.She didn't become a professional, but not many women like snowboarding as much as this one.Although they have different forms of snowboarding, they are "comrades" who have an unwavering passion for snowboarding.It's strange, and now I'm the most familiar with her in a quarter-century relationship.That's because each other became mothers of little snowboarders and found a wonderful parenting tool called "snowboarding." "I want to convey what I love" instead of "I want to grow up as a professional".That is our pure thought.

Yukie Ueda (belowY）: Thank you for coming to Mammoth this time!After returning to Japan, look back and tell us your impressions of this trip.
Wakako Tanibe (belowW）: highest!! It's just one word.The mammoth had a similar atmosphere in the mountains of nature, reminiscent of the favorite hood I went to every summer when I was a player.Hood felt the happiness of saying, "I can enjoy this environment with my child," while being immersed in the place of memories where I met my husband and even more emotional feelings.

Taking me to a place I liked when I was single is one of my mother's secret complacency.This is one of the restaurants I used to go to before my child was born.
Taking me to a place I liked when I was single is one of my mother's secret complacency.This is one of the restaurants I used to go to before my child was born.
It is packed with valuable experiences that mothers and children can be impressed with because it is the destination of their trip.
It is packed with valuable experiences that mothers and children can be impressed with because it is the destination of their trip.

Y: How was Ritomaru (son)?In the mammoth, there was a part that was a little delicate apart from Japan and my father.I was excited about living with my friends in my first place.How did you feel about your son as a mother?
W: I was so excited to spend time with my favorite tiger (Toranosuke) (laughs).However, jet lag, altitude, English environment, etc. may not be what you want, and is it a refuge for your father?Where to rely on?I don't think he was doing his best.In the middle of the trip, I even cried because my dad was chic in the middle of the night.I'm sure it was fun to quarrel, cry and laugh every day and slip and play.

Even if they are born and raised in a foreign culture, children can communicate quickly.Especially if there is a common pleasure of snowboarding there
Even if they are born and raised in a foreign culture, children can communicate quickly.Especially if there is a common pleasure of snowboarding there
It's amazing that I already feel a sense of fellowship as a snowboarder in this year, and a sense of guiding as a local to what I visit.
It's amazing that I already feel a sense of fellowship as a snowboarder in this year, and a sense of guiding as a local to what I visit.
The feelings of getting to know each other through snowboarding are the same for both small and adults.
The feelings of getting to know each other through snowboarding are the same for both small and adults.

Y: Well, it was surprisingly quick to fight the environment and get used to it, albeit small!Looking at Waka-chan, I remembered how I felt when I went to a friend's house in Canada with my son.The tension is very different from traveling abroad by yourself or traveling with your family.Because you can't rely on anyone (parents or masters), you will grow up as a mother, and you will be grateful to those who help you there.And I think the child will change something when he sees his mother doing his best.I feel that the bond between my mother and son will deepen.
W: true.We usually work as a family, never left our son, and it was the first time for us to travel abroad, so I felt a lot of tension.I realized again that I have a sense of responsibility that I have to protect.

Only my mother can rely on me in a foreign land and say selfishness.My mother has a feeling of tension that she is the only one who accepts everything.And there is a bond born from that
Only my mother can rely on me in a foreign land and say selfishness.My mother has a feeling of tension that she is the only one who accepts everything.And there is a bond born from that
No matter where you are, if you can eat your mother's home cooking, your child will be fine!It is also important to pay attention to physical condition management so that children will not be swept away by changes in the environment.
No matter where you are, if you can eat your mother's home cooking, your child will be fine!It is also important to pay attention to physical condition management so that children will not be swept away by changes in the environment.

Y: If snowboarding is an element of travel, the parent-child relationship will change.I never thought I would be able to have a "friend" or "friend" relationship with such a young child.I think the moment when there is a consciousness created by sharing the fun and the parent-child relationship is not hierarchical is the interesting part.What's the good thing about Waka-chan having her kids snowboard?
W: On this trip, I was able to fulfill my long-cherished dream of "snowboarding with my child overseas.".It was hard to imagine that we could slide together so quickly, and I'm really happy.It's fun and fun to be completely in a relationship between snowboarders, such as jumping in order and yelling, or the moment when you give a high five when you slip on each other.

XNUMX shots of dreams.No way such a day will come.Children are expanding our possibilities
XNUMX shots of dreams.No way such a day will come.Children are expanding our possibilities

Difference between "Education for gifted people" and "Tools for parenting".Why we snowboard with kids

Y: I think that one of the feelings we can sympathize with is "snowboarding is a tool for raising children."I'm not snowboarding to grow up as a professional.Of course, it is an ant that it will happen as a result of the intention of the person, but that is not the goal.
　We have been fighting as players in the same era, and I think we feel the value of "life with snowboarding" because we have faced snowboarding for many years with different stances.I want to convey that part to my children.What do you think about that?On the other hand, is there any negative part of having your child snowboard?I wonder if it's an injury.
W: I mean, I'm scared of being injured.There is also a life-threatening danger.Both husband and wife are snowboarders, and it's also a job, and of course, my son also snowboards from the surroundings !? I was told that I'm aiming for a professional !? But if we said that we wanted to do it, we wouldn't do it if we could enjoy it together.Hona,3When I was old, I said I wanted to do it myself (laughs).For him, it's one of the games in his life.It's like riding a bicycle or going to the park.If the person wants to find fun and get better, he will do his best to support him.I think it doesn't have to be snowboarding.

It is only snowboarders who can be impressed by seeing the growth of their child closest to them.It also gives me the feeling that I want to keep slipping cool forever
It is only snowboarders who can be impressed by seeing the growth of their child closest to them.It also gives me the feeling that I want to keep slipping cool forever

Y: It is the father of the child and the husband who is his husband that has a great influence on the behavior in this way.I feel like I'm running while acting and persuading and understanding (laughs).What is Waka-chan like?
W: We love snowboarding so much that1My husband understands me.It seems that if I don't snowboard, I'll lose my energy (laughs).It keeps giving me a slippery environment, whether I get married or have children.I'm just grateful to my husband.

It is the father who wants to show his best efforts away.And the time to work hard without relying on the father makes you realize the size of its existence
It is the father who wants to show his best efforts away.And the time to work hard without relying on the father makes you realize the size of its existence

Y: There are differences in education between Japan and the United States, but the challenge is how to keep the snowboarding lifestyle of the sons who are going to be compulsory education.I thus decided to move to the mammoth.There was a change in the Waka-chan family, right?
W: That's right ~.Because of my work, I lived in a snowy country during the season, but I've been living in Niigata all year long since this fall..That's why we moved at the same time as Yuki-chan's house (laughs).When it comes to compulsory education, it's hard to take a long break, move around, have work, and Tokyo is only about half a year.I decided at this timing.As a result, I hope that the snowy mountains will become a more familiar playground for my son and that he will enjoy it more than ever.As a mother, I'm happy that Yukiyama is close to me (laughs).

Y: Exactly!My mother is the most happy (laughs).I leave Japan and see the good points of Japanese education from the outside.Waka-chan, do you feel that you take your child to the United States and other countries?Please tell me if there are any good points overseas that you can feel only with children.
W: Japan wants to be together.Overseas, even small children will be respected as an individual.It may be an extreme way of saying it, but I think this is where I feel the most difference.I've always said to my son, "I don't care if I'm different from other people, and I don't mind doing what I want," but in kindergarten, there is a part that "just like the right", so I may be confused.However, it seems that he clearly expressed his opinion to the teacher at the kindergarten.For this overhanging mother, there is an overhanging son (laughs).

I think that knowing that there are various cultures and races from an early age will give children flexibility and broaden their horizons as well as language learning.
I think that knowing that there are various cultures and races from an early age will give children flexibility and broaden their horizons as well as language learning.
Impressive memories of the trip are deeper in the child's heart than usual events
Impressive memories of the trip are deeper in the child's heart than usual events
The day will come when you can see your child slipping comfortably in the magnificent scenery of the United States.Thanks to my child, I'm glad I was snowboarding more and more
The day will come when you can see your child (Ritomaru) gliding comfortably in the magnificent scenery of the United States.Thanks to my child, I'm glad I was snowboarding more and more

Y: I also feel that much.If children look to the world in the future and work from a broad perspective, I think they will have a hard time later if they can't respect their own intentions rather than respecting the fact that they don't appear. I think.Of course, there are some wonderful things about Japanese education, but I think Japanese children can relax more freely.Finally, let us know if you have any secrets about the future of the Tanibe family's parent-child snowboarding!
W: It would be great if we could enjoy snowboarding together in the current environment.Ritomaru recently said, "The fun of snowboarding.♪I came to say.I don't feel like slipping a lot or practicing desperately (laughs).But she thinks it's fun, but my mother is more than happy.

Y: Thank you ~.I'm looking forward to sliding together again!

1_Dummy Dummy Dummy
Left: Wakako Tanibe, Ritomaru.Right: Yukie Ueda, Toranosuke

★Profile
Wakako Tanibe(maiden name Fujikawa)
1971Years10Month25Born on the day.Born in Kyoto and lives in Tokyo.Lives in Niigata since autumn.
Small5I've been skiing since then, when the snowboarding boom21I started snowboarding at the age of and immediately fell in love with it.Became a half-pipe player while working part-time at a ski resortBURTONIs a sponsor.At the district conference3Degree victory.NZ OfCARDRONAWon the tournament.Even after retiring as a player, he continued to snow boat, and even after getting married and giving birth, he still goes to ski resorts in Japan and overseas with his family.He also accompanies and supports the children's expeditions of the athlete program, which pursues dreams and works hard.
Sponsor: ROME SDS, Area 51s

Rito Tanibe
2012Years4Born on the moon.0~1I'm old, hug, piggyback.2Put the age between the piggyback ride and my mother's legs.3He made his snowboard debut at the age of.4Snowboarding history after the year-old season2year.

★To interview
Yukie Ueda
1973Years1Month22Born on the day.Born in Tokyo.Started snowboarding in Whistler, Canada24After a year of competitions such as half pipe and big air, Garzuru Movie Production “LIL” Launched and led the Japanese girls scene.Moved to the United States on the occasion of marriage6While raising his old son (Toranosuke), he continued his professional activities, and is currently cultivating various fields in Japan and overseas because he is fascinated by the backcountry.2017Years4Moved to Mammoth Mountain, and started a new life with his family more naturally near the mountain.
Sponsor: K2 SNOWBOARDING, Billabong, MORISPO SPAZIO, NEFF, RONIN, ZOOT, CORAZON SHIBUYA, LALALATV
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