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.
Due to 100mph winds on the mountains we took the ladies out for some navigation skills on low level and got them to plan the following day, giving the legs each to lead. They loved this as it is what they wanted to be able to do without us.
