DavidShepherd wrote:So, nice looking weather this weekend. Might finally try and do the Cairntoul - Braeriach traverse with an overnight camp.
Can anyone advise on what the sugar bowl car park is like for availability say early afternoon on a Friday? And is anyone aware of any alternatives nearby cause lets be honest, it feels unlikely there will be space at that point of the day!
You shouldn't have any problem parking at the Sugarbowl on a Friday afternoon. I wouldn't worry about parking tickets either. Officially nowadays you are not allowed to park there overnight but its not enforceable. If you are worried about parking tickets just do what others do and park on the verge nearby.
Also there is the big carpark further up the hill and the ski car park where you can take a short cut across towards the Chalamain Gap.
All the best.