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.
Cairn Gorm via Cairn Lochan. Anti clockwise route via ridge west of coire an Lochain to Cairn Lochan and along edge of ridge to Cairn Gorm returning via Fiacaill Choire Chais. Near white out conditions on top.
