Spring may have arrived on the shores of Southeast Alaska, but high in the alpine snow still calls to skiing enthusiasts like William (Corky) Still who visited Juneau from Anchorage last week.

Still said he’s skied all over North America, but the terrain and scenery of Juneau’s local mountains is breathtaking and, of course, challenging.

Still and others hit some of the popular backcountry spots: the chute on Mount Jumbo, Showboat, false Troy, to name a few.

The bears are beginning to stir around Juneau, but it’s too soon to tell if this year’s bruin season will be as busy as last.

According to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, reports of bear sightings have been trickling in from all over the state.

Here in Juneau, ADF&G Area Management Biologist Ryan Scott said bear activity has been reported from Berners Bay to Juneau. He said that’s nothing out of the ordinary and there’s no reason to think this year will be busy.

Whether it's a foliage labyrinth, drainage for soggy yards or an eye-catching play area for youngsters, it's fair to say everyone's yard has needs as unique as the owner.

This spring, the Alaska Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects has organized a Garden Design workshop which aims to provide local participants with a personalized plan for their unique outdoor space.

Grab that gear. Sharpen those hooks. Oh, and don’t forget to patch that hole in your waders.

Why? Because registration is now open for this year’s Alaska Department of Fish and Game Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop to be held May 18-20 in Juneau.

This year’s hands-on classes will be held for a third year at Echo Ranch. The outdoor-centric instruction aims to “teach adult women outdoor skills while building their confidence in their ability to get out and safely enjoy all that Alaska has to offer.”