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.
Attempt to get up to the Cairngorm plateau was thwarted by snow blocking the path and I had a stomach bug from a bad dehy meal. Weather and visibility also bad above 800m. Still valuable time and looked at navigation, preparing for wild camping, general hill skills and flora and fauna with Holly. Moved on after reaching the car to Glen Nevis campsite.
