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 1 of a 5-day Introduction to Winter Mountaineering, working for the Adventurous Training Foundation Wing in Inverness. Basic winter systems/skills. Navigated along ridge beside the Allt Mor, starting from the 'Sugar Bowl' car park. We journeyed to 'Airgiod-meall' (644m) before returning to the car park via Utsi's hut and forestry tracks
