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.
Big day out getting as high as possible to seek out the remain snowpack. Circular route from ski centre up to Ben Macdui then over to Carn Etchachan followed the path east before heading towards shelter stone and then headed down Fiacaill ridge!
