Freeze frames: Winter in Scotland's mountains in pictures
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A runner enjoying cold and bright conditions in the Southern Cairngorms in late December
Every winter, the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) assesses avalanche risk in six mountain areas.
Its latest season started on 14 December.
Two walkers reaching the summit of Cairngorm on 24 December
Looking towards Aonach Mor and Ben Nevis from the summit of Cairngorm in late December
Over the past few weeks, the SAIS teams have encountered snow and freezing temperatures, milder weather and thaws and glorious sunshine and calm conditions.
The six mountain areas involved are Lochaber, Glen Coe, Creag Meagaidh, Southern Cairngorms, Northern Cairngorms and Torridon.
A mist shrouded Ben Nevis on Christmas Day
On the A82 through Glen Coe on 30 December
The Beinn Dearg hills on New Year's Day morning
Hillwalkers, climbers and skiers use information provided by SAIS, external to help them plan trips into Scotland's highest hills and mountains.
SAIS usually winds up its forecasting season in mid-April.
SAIS Creag Meagaidh team's faithful companion
A ptarmigan trying to blend into the snow and ice in the Cairngorms
A runner in the Southern Cairngorms on 2 January
All images are copyright of Scottish Avalanche Information Service.