Aviemore

Geal-charn Mor is a Corbett lying within walking distance of Aviemore town centre, on a previous attempt to climb it we had been repulsed by very deep snow and time and energy running out. This was my objective for Saturday while Christine, Nick and Jago attempted Meall Chuaich, a Munro, from Drumochter.
The approach to Geal-charn Mor is via the Burma Road, a wide track leading over a bleak col to the Dulnain valley.

The Burma Road

Geal-charn Mor is a bit like Black Hill with snow and from the col steady slopes lead easily to the summit.

Geal-charn Mor summit.

On returning to the col I was in good time so I continued to Geal-charn Beag before walking back to Aviemore.
Meanwhile Christine, Nick and Jago climbed their Munro which was of a similar character but was enlivened by spotting a pair of ptarmigan.

Summit Team

 On Sunday Jago and me decided that an attempt on Creag Dhubh near Newtonmore was suitable for a short day before returning home.We had both climbed on the crags there on previous occasions but had never climbed the hill.



The crags of Creag Dhubh.

 The ascent was totally different to the previous day with steep slopes leading to a rocky ridge with excellent views over Strathspey.

The view from the ridge.

Creag Dhubh summit.

Nick was imbued with fresh enthusiasm for the Munros after finding out that he had ten less to do than he thought so insisted on doing Carn na Caim and A'Bhuidheanach Bheag before returning home.