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.
Headed up to the plateau via the Lurcher's Meadow path, then over to Garbh Uisge Mor to explore the snow-patches and climb Carn Etchachan. Returned to ski-centre via Coire Domhain, then down Allt Mor to Glenmore.
