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:Afternoon start from Auchlean, ascent to Carn Ban Mor via Carn Ban Beag and spur. From here to Meall Dubhag 998m. Across boggy plateau to Tom Dubh 918m and handrailed Allt Luineag to Loch nan Stuirteag. Set camp up here. Night Nav on Braeriach Summit Plateau. 
