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.

With nothing left to prove, Aarne sits out the remaining US competitions to prepare for Worlds; Miletus travels to Alaska to represent Austin in the oldest facial hair competition in the world.

Jack and Aarne head to Germany for their biggest challenge yet. The Texan's dreams of independence from Beard Team USA hits a bump as they struggle to raise funds they'll need to get to Norway.

The Beardsmen arrive at the ultimate proving ground: The World Championships in Trondheim, Norway.