This area is listed in the SMC Munros Guide as ‘The Drumochter Hills) and covers the hills and mountains between Loch Rannoch and Newtonmore. Loch Ericht forms the western boundary and Glen Tromie the eastern boundary, with the Pass of Drumochter (the A9 and the Highland Main Line) dividing the area in two. Among the seven Munros in this area, only one is over 1000m (Beinn Udlamain is 1011m).
I walked these three on a clear, crisp winter day. I walked along the Coire Domhain and then headed up the eastern side of A' Mharconaich, putting my crampons on near the top. It was a very straightforward and enjoyable walk, although I was feeling a bit more tired than usual. As I walked down from Sgairneach Mhor in nice powdery snow, having removed my crampons, I suddenly hit a large patch of windslab, and if I hadn't been wearing my heavy Scarpa Mantas I think I would have gone flying down it. Luckily I was able to quickly retreat and put on my crampons.
