Sedlo Poľany from Jasná

About three kilometers later, the path leads to the narrow valley, the forest slowly turns sparse and the views of Dereše, Poľana Saddle and Bory appear. The route continues through a wide wold, which gets gradually steeper and continues directly into the Saddle. In the upper parts of the ascent, the inclination exceeds 30°. The direct track up at this point is already alternated by ski mountaineering turns, the so-called zigzags. The ridge and the section just below it are often wind-blown onto a hard surface, so in the case of bad conditions it is necessary to use crampons.  In terms of avalanches, the last section is the most dangerous, because it is the steepest. The summit is a large platform, suitable for walking, but it is often windy here.

Should you be interested to continue, the route can be extended towards Dereše and Chopok peaks. More experienced skiers can then try the steep slopes of the Derešský kotol and return to the starting point of the route through Otupné. Those less experienced can continue along the ridge to Chopok and use the piste for downhill.

Way down leads along an identical route, the first section the steepest is, but it is a wide slope that invites to enjoy long ski curves. At the descent, the most critical section is the knee timber zone and the entrance to the forest, where there is little room for maneuvers and it also can get bumpy sometimes. Spots to cross a stream can also be dangerous.

In the case of powder conditions, skiing among the trees is great. The same applies to the ascent, the more snow, the easier the descent. The end is just a descent along a forest road.