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.
Good nav day with Jamie. First day back in Cairngorms to shakedown ready for ML training. Really poor visibility for the duration. Walked on bearings for a few hours! Very icy rain for a few hours, too. Kit was frozen.
