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.
Prepared for the walk as usual. checking weather, forecasts and packed accordingly. Hot and sunny at the start of the walk and cold and windy (although too windy as affected walking) at the top. Not challenging from a navigational perspective (in the weather conditions) as mostly paths and practiced relocating, timing and other navigation tools.
