After a grey week it was great to set off under blue skies up through Ballochbuie Forest.  Three split off from the main group to traverse to Glen Callater via the Meall an t-Slugain gap and Loch Phadruig, the main party continuing out of the forest and across the river (this time without any drama other than a reluctant dog requiring a lift). Approaching our main target Carn an t-Sagairt Mor we headed into the snow, with 3 heading through a gully to practise their snowcraft, and 2 powering on ahead to the addition of Carn an t-Sagairt Beag where a hare survey was carried out successfully. Although clear with good visibility there was biting wind-chill on top so the reassembled group headed down, spotting a patrolling eagle en route before arriving at the Callater bothy for a coffee break before heading out to Auchallater and onwards to Ballater for refreshments.