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.
A Rockhopper MC club day. Two of us climbed Ben Macdui. Significant snow fields remained on the plateau so careful navigation required around Coire Domhain. Otherwise straightforward ascent via point 1141, descent via Miadan Creag an Leth-choin, albeit misty, damp and warm. Some hard water ice amonsgt the mainly softer snow patches. Crampons not needed.
