The man who died following an avalanche in the west Highlands has been named by police as experienced climber Max Norman.
And his family has issued a statement thanking the rescue services for their efforts.
A full-scale search and rescue operation, involving Torridon Mountain Rescue Team and Stornoway Coastguard helicopter Rescue 100, was launched after Mr Norman and his climbing companion failed to return to their accommodation on Friday night.
The pair, who had been undertaking climbs on Coireag Dubh Mor in the Torridon area, spent the night sheltering behind a boulder after the avalanche.
But Mr Norman, who had suffered a head injury, died the next day when his companion went to get help.
A police spokesman today said: “Both of the men had been involved in an avalanche and, on Saturday afternoon, one of the climbers was traced whilst summoning assistance for his companion.
“His companion was subsequently traced, but sadly he did not survive.”
He said police could now confirm that the climber who died was 41-year-old Max Norman, of Ipswich.
Mr Norman, who was a landscape architect, was married to Charlotte Norman and the couple have three young children.
His family today issued a statement in which they said: “Max was an amazing person and a hugely experienced mountaineer.
“He loved the Scottish Highlands and knew the area very well.
“We are utterly devastated by this tragedy and ask for space and time to comfort his young family and to mourn his loss.
“We are enormously grateful to the rescue services for all their efforts and for the kind support of the staff at the Torridon Youth Hostel.”