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.
Very strong winds for a Winter Skills weekend. D1 - into Ciste and up to the base of No. 1 Gully. D2 - up to 1141m the then down into sneachda via windy col to escape the winds.
