Two Climbers Missing In The Gorms

Sobering news from Scotland where the BBC is reporting that rescue teams have searching for two missing climbers in the Cairngorms since yesterday, Tuesday.

The pair, described as experienced mountaineers, were apparently climbing in the Shelter Stone area as part of the BMC six-day International Wimter Meet. One of the two is a Czech national while the other is Scottish.

The Meet is an annual event where climbers from abroad are invited to visit the UK and stay at Glenmore Lodge for a taste of Scottish winter climbing guided by hosts from the UK.

The weather in the area has been bad with search teams unable to use a helicopter due to bad visibility and snow.