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Thanks Jimmer! Will definitely check out those eating places you mentioned. The Dunlop gumboots you have, do they keep your feet warm? And do you use cleats with them to prevent slipping on the snow and ice?

Oops, sorry, one more question: Which brands of snow shoes/boots are good for keeping the toes toasty and dry off the slopes?

Hello! I'll be going to Niseko in Feb and it will be the first time I'm skiing in Japan. So excited!! I've read some of the posts here and can see that there are many "veterans" here giving really useful tips so I'm hoping to get some advice :-) 1) Should I book my ski rentals online? Have looked at the rental shops listed on SnowJapan and narrowed down my choices to Niseko 343 and The Boarding Co. Any feedback on these 2?? I don't need pro skis, just standard ones though of course not too shabby. 2) Are the ski wear/accessories reasonably-priced in the ski wear shops in Nise