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.
From Muir Cottage, Inverey by bike to Derry Lodge. Then up ridge to traverse Derry Cairngorm. Avoiding the main route weaved a way through hard snow fields to Garbj Uisge Mor looking for snow caves. Not enough snow. Return via Hutchison Hut and Glen Derry.
