The idea is to cross the high plateau of the northern Cairngorms with four nights "backpack" camping. We will start out in Deeside not far from Balmoral, and finish at Kingussie if all goes to plan. The largest area of land over 1000m in the UK, the sub-arctic flora and fauna is a joy as the days in the north really start to lengthen out. You will have to carry everything you need for the duration. We will aim to traverse Ben Avon, Beinn a' Bhuird, Beinn a' Charainn, Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhain, The Devil's Penis, Cairn Toul and Mullach Clach a' Bhlair. Spring can bring stable weather to the plateau with amazing heat inversions (not guaranteed), no midges (guaranteed!) and there will still be snow lying in the high coires. An excellent introduction to expeditioning.