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.
Winter mountaineering weekend for M & 7 women in Glen Feshie. From Achlean up Glen & up track above Coire Garbhlach to Mullach Clach a'Bhlar. Descent SW to Loch nam Bo & down to Ruigh Aiteachan via an almost impenetrable juniper forest. Then return to Achlean.
