The Bearding Season kicks off with the U.S. National Championships in Bend, OR.

The American Bearding season is in full swing. Reigning Full Beard Natural world champ Jack Passion returns to the circuit; the competition heats up between him and newly crowned national champ Aarne Bielefeldt.

The West Coast Beard and Mustache Championships draw some of America's top Bearding talent. Tension grows, and the Texans look to prove they're a force to be reckoned with across categories.