Listed in the SMC Munros Guide as ‘The East Mounth: Glen Shee to Mount Keen’, this area includes all of the peaks to the south and east of the A93. Still part of the Cairngorms National Park, these mountains are home to the north facing crags on Lochnagar (1155m) and the most easterly Munro, Mount Keen (939m).
Prepared the night before checking weather and packing for winter conditions and best route to take. Weather was cloudy and overcast with a cold wind which was quite strong at the top of the munro. The terrain was challenging with patches of frozen ice/snow and navigation challenging at times due flat long shape of the area and the long approach to the top of the munro. Was checking constantly to ensure I was on track and relocate myself. On the way out the light was going so had to make use of my torch. Conditions underfoot were such that at times I had to put on my micro spikes (on/off) on higher ground but lower ground was wet.
