A precious day with a session with Japanese-loving legend Bryan Iguchi.

NB4A4980RIDE with Guch in Hakuba Valley

This year's Hakuba is special.There is a phenomenon that overseas riders are visiting one after another.The reason is, of course, Japanese powder.In other words, JapowIs.At the beginning of the season, I want to get off to a good start by sliding on the finest fresh snow that has fallen in Japan.Such a boom also applies to riders around the world.Before this, Terje HåkonsenFWTGigi Rough is at the tournament.Familiar Travis-Rice also visits Hakuba every year.Among them, this time's attention is this man, snowboard legend Bryan Iguchi.It is an icon of the snowboarding world that needs no explanation anymore, but anyway, I have visited Japan many times in the past and am familiar with it.And there are many enthusiastic fans in Japan.The plan to slide with him on the slopes of Hakuba is HAkuba Valley OfHappoone Ski ResortIt was planned at.That legendary goofy footerYou can glide along the tail of that back that you watched in the video.I tried to infiltrate the interview so as not to get in the way of such a premium time.
Photo & Text: KUWA

The event was planned on January XNUMXnd.Hakuba has a lot of snow during the year-end and New Year holidays, so one nightmIt was also piled up nearby.Of course, such happy news reached the ears of Mr. Gucci, who was spending a long time in the United States.He was waiting for the day to come to the event.However, when it came to "Gucci-san came to Japan!", The weather in Hakuba was in a bad mood.The snowfall stopped for a week, and the slopes were crunchy at the timing of the event tomorrow.Even though the course to be reserved is prepared by the courtesy of Happoone Ski Resort.Mumumu!This was a problem.

The day of the event.Even though the weather was perfect on weekdays, a little less than XNUMX enthusiastic fans gathered.If you look closely, it is impressive that there were many people from overseas, probably because of the location of Hakuba.When the protagonist Bryan Iguchi, commonly known as Gucci, appeared, the atmosphere of the place seemed to rise sharply.

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"Legend of Living" Gucci is here!
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Even though it was a weekday, enthusiastic fans gathered at Happoone
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Gucci explains the line that slides to everyone in front of the course.Everyone listens to the polite posture

Gucci suggested a course change when he greeted him gently as usual.It is a change to the skyline course based on the meeting the day before.This course has a gentle and large bowl shape, so it is a comfortable course that you can slide down while making turns from side to side like a big pendulum.And as a surprise guest, Mr. Masuda, who has been interacting with Masashi Nishina since childhood, will also participate!
This is definitely going to be fun!Transfer to the lift and drop in all at once.

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started!Gentle Gucci waits for everyone on a mellow line
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Don't miss a side hit in a detour session

At any time, Mr. Gucci was still staring at the participants behind him with his aura fully open.Have an impactRed VolcomWearing a jacket,Schick D on the headragonWearing goggles and has an outstanding presence.ArborRun around with Goofy using the signature board of.It is a completely charismatic snowboarder's back view.Participants are locked on to see his every move.Some people took a photo or took a follow-up shot ahead of time. High five after slipping one.What the hell was the lucky foreigner who got on the lift with me talking about?It must have been a special time.

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How lucky.There is also a chance to ride the lift together!
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Now, the second, third, ... a moment of dreams that never ends

After all, the originally scheduled time was greatly extended and plenty of Ridea with GuchSeems to have been completed.From the faces of the participants who returned to the meeting place, we could see how satisfied they were.

And at the end of the event, we went to an autograph session.The venue was very close to the gondola landing, and it was a place where the gallery was attracting attention.Is it enthusiastic as a result?Even general borders and skiers were involved, and it developed into a big autograph session.The sign is an item you brought in, or the "H" sold in the Hakuba area.akuba valleyOriginalTMany people get shirts.How thisTThe shirt is GucciIt is also a design.Maybe that's whyGucciMr. is in a good mood and smiles with a beer in one hand. .. ..Anyway reallyGucciHe is a polite person and keeps writing "Iguchi" in his favorite graphics and Chinese characters for each person.

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Some people had their autographs written on my board
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Video shooting of local tourist association
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Autographed on the legendary video "ROAD KILL".This is irresistible!
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Some of these participants? !!
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The T-shirt designed by Gucci is also fashionable.Now on sale throughout Hakuba
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Have conversations with each person and draw autographs and graphics

It is often understood that communication is important.And here too, the event ended with a great success with a significant extension of time.GucciMr., really nice guy.A gentle and gentlemanly reception style at each ski resort in Hakuba that has been visited in various ways.Not only the participants but also the ski resort officials and myselfGucciI was captivated by Mr.GucciThank you! !!

Finally report!
Actually, this trip is the first time that Gucci skated on Hakuba.Before this event, I skated at Kashima Yari Ski Resort and enjoyed the field of Hakuba with a split board at Kashimaike.In addition to delivering photos of the pattern at that time, we conducted an interview about the charm of Hakuba, freeride, and splitboarding, so we will publish it in FREERUN magazine next season.looking forward to!

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I've heard voices from all over the place saying that it will be next year again.