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.
Walked from the top car park and into sneacda, spent some time on the neve on the lower slopes of Ficaill ridge and then went up windy gap. Managed 5 scouts up the gap and then went on to Cairngorm and then back down to the car park. Very windy day again but a great experience for the youngsters and going up the steeper ground in windy gap.
