The
forecast of a fine Saturday and rubbish Sunday got Ann & John out
early to enjoy the promise of fantastic views in the excellent
visibility. This was looking good for most of the drive there but the
Cairngorms themselves were shrouded in cloud. Early-morning clag no
doubt so off we set for the grand circuit of Derry Cairngorm, Ben
Macdui and Carn a Mhaim.
On
the ascent it looked like it might indeed break up and we looked
hopefully towards Lochnagar, bathed in sunshine. It was not to be and
things just got worse. It was fairly think on the tops with a strong
SW wind giving a good wind chill. To add to the suffering we had
forgotten that the boulder fields of Derry Cairngorm are really best
avoided unless bone dry or covered in deep snow. A thin cover of snow
and ice is not recommended.
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| On the way up Derry Cairngorm |
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| Slithering around on Derry Cairngorm |
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| Nearest thing to a view from the tops - Loch Etchachan |
After
that it was heads down and bash on, stopping for a quick and
interesting lunch (strawberry jam mistaken for chutney) in a
sheltered hollow on Macdui. Carn a Mhaim got left for another day as
we ducked down into Glen Luibeg for the walk-out.
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