The family of a seven-year-old boy who fell to his death on a skiing holiday in the French Alps on Friday have described him as a "daring, outgoing, determined little boy".
Carwyn Scott-Howell was on holiday with family when police say he fell 160ft (49m) after straying off piste.
In a statement his family said he was a "very competent skier and snowboarder".
His family said they were skiing together when Carwyn's sister "lost her ski on a jump" and Carwyn skied ahead.
The accident happened in Flaine, 38 miles north west of Chamonix.
In their statement released through the Foreign Office, the family described Carwyn as an "adorable, caring person" who learned to ski from the age of three.
The statement went on to explain how the family became separated on their last run of the day on Friday afternoon.
It said: "The family were all enjoying their last ski run over the small jumps and bumps at the side of the slope together, when Carwyn's sister lost her ski on a jump and at this point Carwyn skied ahead.
"The family cannot explain their feeling of utter devastation with a vast void in their hearts.
"The family would like to thank all their friends and family for their support at this time and the vast help from the British Consulate.
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