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.
DAY 1: Starting from Auchlean, used Carn Ban Mor path to reach Carn Ban Mor summit, continued East to Loch nan Cnapan and NE onto Braeriach Plateau. Handrailed Cliffs to Sgor an Lochain Uaine. Followed SW Spur to Loch nan Stuirteag and from here ascent onto Monadh Mor summit. Followed by Beinn Bhrotain. Southerly descent following spur to Geldie Burn. Camp at Geldie Lodge. Good Visibility. 35km, Approx. 1900m ascent. 
