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.
Full day in and around Coire an Sneachda looking at the approach aprons to a number of climbs and getting a feel for the snow conditions prior to 2 weeks in the Cairngorms - solo'd Aladdin's Colouir in ascent and descent.
