Yukie Ueda and Mari Mizukami's Tohoku / Female Futari Journey VOL.4 ~ Iwate / Geto Night Game ~

Yukie Ueda and Mari Mizukami, a professional snowboarder woman traveling together.This series, which is very popular, is an adult trip where they search for the astringent snowy mountains of Japan and emphasize food and hot springs.
The destination they chose this year is the Tohoku area, which has been secretly attracting attention in recent years.Continue traveling with Washikura Onsen, Minowa Ski Resort in Fukushima Prefecture,To know the present of the area that was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 311
I also visited Matsushima, Miyagi prefecture.As Japanese snowboarders, the two continue to visit meaningful places on their Tohoku trip.And this trip will finally reach its climax.The final destination I chose was Geto Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture.
Text: Yukie Ueda
Special Thanks: K2 SNOWBOARDING,Gnu snowboarding, Geto Kogen Ski Resort

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It's always exciting to go to a new mountain.Especially on such a snowy road

I wanted to slip on a summer oil night game

I went north to Fukushima and Miyagi and arrived at Iwate.It is written as summer oil and is "getou".It's a place name I've heard many times among snowboarders, but it was a place that neither Mari nor I had ever visited.

It seems that night games are held only on weekends at Geto Kogen Ski Resort.I heard that the night game is very good.We decided to head for summer oil in time for the night game weekend.

As soon as we arrived, we were surrounded by the warm atmosphere of the people. Some customers feel free to say "I've been watching for a long time!", While the uncle at the front desk of the accommodation facility arrived at us at a time far from check-in, saying "Please take a rest here". He guided me.I don't know if it's the word, the accent or the atmosphere, but I felt the warmth of "Tohoku".

Hospitality wasn't the only thing.All the staff who have been waiting for us.The president and manager of Natsuyu, and Mr. Abe, a local cameraman, were all there, and they seemed to welcome the two female snowboarders who came by Shimane number.It's all thanks to Makoto Kondo, the captain of a professional skier from Iwate.

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I don't look like I'm in my XNUMXs (laughs).It's been XNUMX years since I met him, and the captain hasn't changed.

I and the captain flew together as a demonstration at the one-make contest that was popular at that time in the late XNUMX's.The captain is a freestyle skier and a master of the snowy mountains that is still flying, and there are no barriers to skiing or snowboarding.When I was thinking about traveling to Tohoku this season, the captain I met again told me, "If so, summer oil is good."

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Summer oil people who warmly welcomed me.Mr. and Mrs. Abe, a cameraman who is familiar with the terrain with the president's guide
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Yay!Summer oil, the place we both wanted to visit

Honestly, we didn't expect powder because the weather wasn't very good during the day and it wasn't snowing last night.While driving to the slopes, I wasn't careful, saying, "Today, I'll take a quick look at the night game." But one hour later, I was reminded that I was despising summer oil.

We were fascinated by the charm of summer oil from the first one that followed the powerful locals.Traverse from the lift and enter the tree.Although the off-limits areas are well separated in summer oil, many places where you can slide on tree runs, ridges and valleys are open.I felt that it was unusual for a Japanese slope to have such an open area.

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I was surprised that the attractive terrain was able to slide
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Lucky to be able to skate with the reliable summer oil locals!

After all, the president himself is one who is familiar with this mountain and is also a guide and pioneer.In fact, he is also a former mogul skier and is quite good at slipping.The course guided by such a president isThere was a powder tree run that far exceeded our expectations.

Speaking of the light snow, it's already ...The snow is so light that not only the notebook rack, but also the line that probably arrived yesterday is not so noticeable.That "yesterday" was Saturday on the weekend.Why is there so much snow left in the open area?We slipped, whispering, feeling like we were pinched by a fox.

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When you step on it, you will be surrounded by insanely light snow. Yukie Ueda Photo: abe haruo
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The powder snow soars fluffy between the trees with a wide sense. Mari Mizukami Photo: abe haruo

It is a habit of not knowing whether it is good or bad for us to slip too much if the snow is too good.Summer oil has been sprinkled with food that brings out our habits, and local guides take us to wonderful places one after another.I'm thinking about going home, but I can't say "I'm not drinking anymore" because of the precious sake that I rarely drink.I intended to finish it in the morning, but I slipped after the lunch break, but I decided to take a break early because I still wanted to slip for the night game shooting tonight.

As soon as it gets dark, I will be dispatched again, so I decided to relax in the large space of the hot spring facility in front of the slopes, but this space is irresistibly comfortable.Take off your boots and jacket and lie on a sitting chair while drying.We (bitter smile) fall asleep as if we hibernated from the appearance of a girl who was slipping lively until a while ago, transforming into an old woman at once.In addition, charging is indispensable to return to the girl.

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Relax in the hall with the best view from the large windows

Mr. Nakanishi, a cameraman who joined us on this trip last season, arrived at us, who quickly charged in about an hour or two.He joined us again this time.I think I love us (laughs).

We had just recharged with a nap, and while yawning to wake up and telling Mr. Nakanishi the story of his travels, he got excited and finally woke up.I don't think it's a waste for Mr. Nakanishi, but we need a cameraman who can show his true appearance. Because I have to have the photograph capture the moment as close as possible to the "girl's appearance".


A fairy tale night game that lets you return to a girl

The sun has set.It's time to go to the fantastic night game slope where it's starting to snow.Looking up at the snowflakes falling from the night sky.The night game lights are incredibly clear on both the falling snow and the snow surface.At night, the temperature dropped and the dehumidified snow was surprisingly light.It was as if I had flown to a different world from the slopes I was skiing in the daytime.And it was fairy tale enough to get us back to the girl.

The snowy night game is the best fairy tale! Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
The snowy night game is the best fairy tale! Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
When it comes to night games, it's natural that the temperature is lower than during the day, but maybe because it's a special time, I don't feel that cold for some reason.Still, it was great to be able to carry a long distance with a gondola without being exposed to the cold outside air.
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The gondola is also a pumpkin carriage.Bring us to the mountain venue at night

Even inside the slopes that had already been compacted, when I stepped on, light enough snow flew up.I was able to slide in the trees where the light reached.And the slope that is reset as soon as you see it with the falling snow.

At night, the snow becomes lighter and fluffy. Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
At night, the snow becomes lighter and fluffy. Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
A weightless powder sensation that makes you think that it is above the clouds or above the water. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
A weightless powder sensation that makes you think that it is above the clouds or above the water. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi

Charged, we couldn't stop slipping past dinner time.In advance, I had arranged for the inn's cafeteria to leave food for us.I really appreciate hot rice, but I know that cold rice after slipping to my heart's content is also delicious.We didn't stop slipping until the gondola eventually stopped.

The slopes at night can be seen well by lighting, so you can play comfortably on the terrain. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
The slopes at night can be seen well by lighting, so you can play comfortably on the terrain. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Even with a burn that has been compressed with snow, it is said that this much snow will soar! Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Even with a burn that has been compressed with snow, it is said that this much snow will soar! Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Night game lighting makes our eyes look like animals even in the dark. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Night game lighting makes our eyes look like animals even in the dark. Yukie Ueda Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
This is the rumored "Geto Night Game Powder"! Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
This is the rumored "Geto Night Game Powder"! Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
We couldn't stop slipping until the gondola stopped. Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
We couldn't stop slipping until the gondola stopped. Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Even as an adult, the feeling of enjoying this world with whatever tools are used does not change. Makoto Kondo, Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi
Even as an adult, the feeling of enjoying this world with whatever tools are used does not change. Makoto Kondo, Yukie Ueda, Mari Mizukami Photo: Takahiro Nakanishi


Exciting bed

The facility in front of the summer oil slope has one large bunk bed room called the skiers bed.Sleep here regardless of gender.It's like a school trip. There is a large hot spring bath on the first floor.The best facility for skiers and snowboarders.

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This is the "skier's bed".It's exciting!
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Close the curtain and enter your own base
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A natural hot spring in front of the slopes, a reward after slipping

 The body was warmed up from the core with hot spring water, which is said to be pumped from XNUMX meters underground.The hot spring after slipping is the best reward.

After the bath, we talked about today's mountains with delicious Iwate sake.Whether or not to put on makeup after the bath is held between the women each time, but this time it was agreed to go with no makeup.Certainly, I remember wearing makeup when I met Haku Suzuki from Nayoro, Hokkaido last season.Let's say that there is a familiarity with Mr. Nakanishi and the captain, and a sense of security for large vessels depending on age (laughs).

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Nakanishi photographer who joined us by bringing "Nanbu Bijin".Umeshu made with sake has an unforgettable taste

Like the patrol teacher, the uncle of the staff who closed the cafeteria and the front desk brought candles. At XNUMX o'clock, it goes out and it goes black, so use a candle.Surrounding a small candle, there are sleeping people on the second floor, so I hide my voice and talk to him.It was irresistibly exciting and rather the story bounced.

Snowy mountains can be seen in front of you from the glass-enclosed dining room.Let's sleep early for tomorrow.We sneaked into each of the skiers' beds, closed the curtains, and slept so loosely that the uncle's snoring echoing from somewhere could be heard as a lullaby.

Tohoku / Female Futari Journey-Iwate / Geto Arrival-MOVIE

Tohoku / Female Two Trips-Rumored Summer Oil Night Game-MOVIE

The two who enjoyed the summer oil night game will spend the next day in summer oil as well.The journey is finally a real climax!What kind of session was the last day?

Continue.

One week later, the final episode "~ Iwate / Geto Pecan Edition ~" will be uploaded.looking forward to!

"Yukie Ueda and Mari Mizukami's Tohoku / Female Two-person Trip" Past Articles
Vol.1 Fukushima Minowa edition Click here for more information.
Vol.2 Fukushima / Washikura Onsen / Mobile & Snowboard Edition Click here for more information.
The Miyagi / Matsushima edition of Vol.3 Click here for more information.

★ PROFILE
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Yukie Ueda (left)
Born January 1973, 1.He started snowboarding in Whistler, Canada, and after 22 years of competitions such as halfpipe and big air, he fell in love with the backcountry.Currently, while moving to the United States and raising a 23-year-old son while continuing his professional activities, he runs a project for kids and mothers (LILKIDS & MAMA) and a camp for young Japanese people to experience in the United States (CALI LIFE CAMP). ..
SPONSOR: K2 SNOWBOARDING, Billabong, MORISPO SPAZIO, NEFF, RONIN, ZOOT, CORAZON SHIBUYA, LALALATV

Mari Mizukami (right)
Born July 1976, 7.I met snowboarding at NEW ZEALAND, which I went to as an exchange student in high school.After working on pipes, street rails, and slopestyle, he is currently active in the backcountry, seeking powder snow.During the years when he was seriously injured and couldn't walk, he hosted SHREDDING GIRLS (an event for girl surfers, skaters, and snowboarders) and expanded his activities. Not limited to the fun of various snowboards.
SPONSOR: GNU, NORTHWAVE, DRAKE, WESTBEACH, SPY, BLACKDIAMOND, SBN FREERUN, SHREDDING GIRLS, Hokkaido Television SnowSweetLife, Akabane First Dental