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.
Part one of a two day walk into surrounding hills starting at Glenmore Lodge, past the Green Lochan towards Ryvoan bothy then up on to plateau to Bynack More and spent 4 hours digging Snow Holes in white out conditions. Spent night in Snow hole.
