The Cairngorms are ‘a little piece of the arctic in Scotland’ according to the SMC Munros Guide and the area contains many of the tallest peaks in the East Highlands. Ben Macdui (1309m), Cairn Gorm (1244m) and Braeriach (1296) are probably three of the better known and the whole area is full of steep corries and high plateaux. Access to the mountains is typically from Aviemore or Braemar.
A good day looking at self arrest with axe, map reading and use of crampons. made my way to Cairn Gorm to the relay station then down towards Marquis Well and back to the ski lifts all in all a good solo day practicing some winter skills.
