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.
Walked in via Chalamain gap, ascended Arctic Monkey, descended Northern flank of Lurchers before returning to the CP. Conditions not amazing for climbing so opted to do a bit more of a walk and less conditions dependant route/scramble 'Arctic Monkey'
