Just got mine, have paged through it cover to cover, too much to absorb in one sitting, but I'm completely sold. ideaparks new pocket-sized Niseko ATLAS: The Ultimate Riders Guide to Niseko, kicks snow wookie azz.

Completely bilingual, eye-popping graphics, impressive photography from difficult to reach vantage points, TONS of information. Newcomers to the area... you need this on you at all times.

There's bit in it for the locals too, check the interview with Kuno-san, director of Grand Hirafu, explaining the gate system on page 54, and the interview with NWGA president Yutaka Takanashi on page 120.

Accommodation providers: put these in your accommodation. Ground service operators: put these in your employees' pockets.

Testimonial by Chris Webb: CEO // Agile Hokkaido