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.
Two nights in Ruigh Aiteachain bothy. Deep snow in Glen. Initially ascending via Allt Choire Chaoil the old atv track was followed before being lost under deep drifts of unconsolidated snow. From Lochan nam Bo the ridge of Druim nam Bo was followed but just below 900m it was no longer possible to stand and retreat was the only option.
