As a freerider Michał works at the exact right place. There is no other building in Poland exceeding meteo station’s location altitude – 1987m. It is located at the very border between two Tatra mountains subranges, If you head east you will find yourself in High Tatras, when you turn west you will reach Western Tatras. High Tatras are higher, steeper and feature lots of vertical rock, steep couloirs and some open faces.

On the contrary, the Western Tatras, are more friendly and playful areas, with wide snow fields, glades, and even some spines. Around Kasprowy Wierch there is just one gondola and two chairlifts and freeride possibilities are also limited due to Park regulations. Yet, there is an abundance of options, if you use skins to reach get to your line. That is exactly what we wanted to do next day. But first – let us introduce you to Michał!