Monday October 8, 2012: Smoke rising from the upper Birkenhead Valley drifted over the Eastern side of the Whistler Valley. The North wind carried it over Wedge and into the Squamish Valley.
Avalanche on Annapurna, 2 people presumed dead: Mountaineering World Championship
Annapurna is considered one of the most avalanche prone mountains.
Power Sport Adventure Show & All About Snow Show: Abbotsford Tradex October 13-14, 2012
First Ski Area to open for the 2012-13 season, Wild Mountain: Taylor Falls MN
First time I have seen this, From Unofficalnetworks, Beer and surviving an avalanche: 60 Beers
From Wild Snow, a compilation of air bag videos and interesting comments: Avalanche Airbags
From Earn Your Turns, Report on ISSW 2012: ISSW 2012