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 fine day in Scotland. 'Blue bird' weather conditions with little very minimal snowfall around the Carn Ban Mor area. Snow conditions underfoot were exhausting however with lots of fresh unconsolidated snow as well as deposits of windslab varying in areas, especially on westerly aspects. 
