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.
Late start to include night nav. Walk to NE side of Fiacaill A`choire Chais to practice teaching snowcraft and security on steep ground, Dug a pit to and found the rounding facet layer. Nav. on plateau to cook dinner in an enlarged emergency shelter. Nav down to Feith Buide then back to Corie Raibert and down via 1141m. Finish at 10pm
