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.
Day 2 of 4. Myself, Jade and Jamie scrambled/swam up the Fiacaill Ridge together. Vis was appalling for most of the day. Snow was soft and deep around the ridge. Nav was clumsy after leaving the ridge but we soon pulled it back, got organised and began to work together quite well. Was good to practice the group navigation skills. Realised how faffy I was.
