Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight, according to RCMP. They have been located near Esling Creek and search and rescue teams, including RSAR, are now trying to get them out. (Chelsea Novak/Rossland News)

VIDEO: Snowboarders rescued after going missing overnight

Two snowboarders went out of bounds and were missing overnight.

Search and rescue teams had a busy day on Sunday, successfully bringing home four people who’d been reported lost in the backcountry around Rossland.

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