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.
perfect weather and snow out, Alps in the cairngorms! lead two novices. Summited cairngorm first starting from Corie na Ciste, descending towards corrie raibeirt then on to ben macdui. Returned via Cairn Lochan Summit and Cairngorm again.
