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James Corrigan
wrote on September 3, 2012:
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An insulted mountain.Human destruction of this mountain and its neighbour The Cairnwell should bring criminal charges. Fine views North and you even get a good view of the other insulted mountain The Cairnwell.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on August 9, 2011:
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The final Munro of the day and just as uninspiring as its neighbour to the south. Getting back to the car 3 hours and 20 minutes after leaving it having done 3 Munros and not feeling that tired was really odd. Had I done three Corbetts I'd have known about it and felt it. Took a short drive north after this one to Braemar to do Morrone.
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Lesley Walker
wrote on June 26, 2009:
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An easy Munro spoiled by the ski equipment.Didn't manage the 3 today as very windy with buffeting, not ideal conditions with a young child in tow!! Gave up after Carn Aosda and will attempt again in fair weather!
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Gareth Pratt
wrote on November 9, 2008:
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A most agreeable Munro really, especially when viewed from the Cairnwell ridge. The variety of colours on the hill, grey scree, dark heather, greeny-yellow grass makes for a very good view and a good picture, particularly if their is a blue sky. The Ski paraphanalia spolis things but overall I like this Munro.
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Scott Niven
wrote on July 5, 2005:
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Whilst the bottom is undoubtably spoiled by all the ski equipment and the scar of constant use, the hill top gives great views north to the Cairngorms, and east, south and west to further big name tops. Best on a clear day to give the best chance of a view with minimum effort.
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Jon Todman
wrote on June 19, 2004:
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One of the least aesthetically appealling of the munros. Go on a day with terrible conditions and no visibility to help take the edge off your dissapointment.
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Paul Acarnley
wrote on May 17, 2004:
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To avoid the ski equipment (and give a sense of achievement !) try an ascent via the long north ridge, which lies parallel to the A93. The ski equipment is in sight only for the last few metres.
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Ray Humphreys
wrote on November 28, 2003:
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I did this group in good visibility in summer. Aosda was my fastest Munro. For aesthetic reasons I would strongly recommend they be left for a hard bright winters day under snow as the skiing stuff has left an abomination of scars - I have nothing against the skiing at all - it just wasn't developed very sympatheticallty all those years ago. I extended the route to a top called Carn Bhinnian (I think) - it sticks up like a horn and provides a lofty perch with really great views - it is completely away from the skiing stuff. Well worth going there even if your not bagging the tops.
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Roger Green
wrote on October 18, 2002:
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Probably one of the easiest Munros to gain being only about 1000 feet above the ski centre - but that accesability comes at a price. I never thought I would see a Munro that could be truly described as "spoiled" but Carn Aosda certainly is. A combination of wide four wheel drive tracks, ski runs, ski tows, signage, litter, cables, generators, fences, etc completly remove any sense of atmosphere on this unfortunate mountain. If this is your first Munro it would probably also be your last. Enjoy the ski-ing - endure the walking.
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Fiona-jane Brown
wrote on August 16, 2001:
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Very good for a first Munro, especially in summer when there is no snow and Glenshee Ski Centre is deserted. watch out for mountain hares and ptarmigan.
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