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.
Strong lambing storms by late April. Snow soft and wet. Full whiteout from 780m. Start from Glenmore by foot and back. Snow on Approach from GML. 4 party members traced in snowshoes.
