NAMBA Press & Media Kit Niseko MTB Network Story
NAMBA is the nonprofit behind Twin Peaks Bike Park, Japan's largest free-to-ride mountain bike park. Beyond Twin Peaks, NAMBA designs and builds lift-accessed trails with local resorts at Grand Hirafu and Hanazono. By summer 2026 the connected network reaches 33km across the Niseko region. Below you'll find key facts, story angles, and downloadable assets.
Key Facts
- Twin Peaks Bike Park: 17km+ of professionally designed trail. Japan's largest free-to-ride mountain bike park.
- Multi-park masterplan: Twin Peaks (free-to-ride), plus lift-accessed trails at Grand Hirafu and Hanazono (opening summer 2026). 33km region-wide.
- 11,500+ visitors at Twin Peaks in 2025, up 48% year on year.
- ¥86M raised in 2025 alone. 100% trail funding success rate, every trail community-funded.
- 20,000+ community volunteer hours donated to date.
- Swiss-designed trails, built in partnership with Allegra.
- Founded in 2021 by six mountain bikers. Now a 24-person board.
- Twin Peaks is Japan's only truly open-access mountain bike park. No membership, no registration, no fees.
Story Angles
The Grassroots Story
How six friends with no trails built Japan's largest free-to-ride MTB park in under five years, entirely through community support.
The Destination Story
What snowsports did for Niseko's winters, mountain biking is doing for its summers. From one park to a connected three-park network spanning the region.
The Japan Story
Twin Peaks is the only truly open-access mountain bike park in Japan. No membership, no registration, no fees. Just show up and ride.
Downloads
Logo files for NAMBA, Twin Peaks Bike Park, and Dirty Dames. SVG and PNG for web; AI for print and editing.
High-resolution photography is a NAMBA partner benefit. Become a partner for access to trail action, event coverage, and landscape imagery for media use.
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