Skiers from across the Highlands and north-east made the most of a Boxing Day lull in stormy conditions to get out on the slopes.
With bright, clear weather across much of the region, all of Scotland’s five mountain resorts were able to offer some snow sports.
But several areas were hampered by damage caused by earlier high winds. Many ski tows were inoperable because of derailments in the gales.
At CairnGorm Mountain, staff had to repair the storm-damaged tunnel door of the mountain railway before they could open.
The ski area opened at 11.30am and hundreds of people were able to enjoy nine groomed pistes all the way down, using the railway as the main ski lift.
A spokesman said there were “a lot of haul rope derailments on the ski lifts” which staff were in the process of fixing.
Repairs were also ongoing at Nevis Range and Glencoe after both suffered damage during high winds.
Lightning strikes and other damage to the tows at Nevis Range meant that just two lifts could open yesterday – the gondola and the beginners rope tow.
A Nevis Range spokeswoman said: “This is the first day we have been able to repair the damage from the storms.
“It’s been all hands to the pump to help.
“There are a few people about and some have been happy to hike up so they can ski down.”
At Glencoe only one run was open but families were making the most of the cover lower down to do some sledging.
Meanwhile at Glenshee, about 500 people were able to ski on the lower slopes.
A spokeswoman said: “We need more snow because there is none round the back.
“Hopefully there will be some more before the weekend.”
At the Lecht, near Tomintoul, more than 100 people were able to ski or snowboard on three runs.
A spokeswoman said conditions were “reasonable” although some of the runs were “thin”.