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.
Having climbed Diadem with Fran the day before I just wanted a quick hit up to the mountains. Climbed up "Windy Ridge" to the top of Cairngorm and then down to Point 1141 and the Fiacaill a Choire Chais Ridge. Easy enough nav and If I`m truthfulto myself I should have gone out for a harder day.
