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.
Great 4 day solo trip in between work contracts - good to be up high. Did some ski touring up into the Carnmore range from Glenshee and a few days around Tom Buidhe and his mates. Great winter days, but snow conditions very variable due to significant wind and scouring.
