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What's it take to win Alaska's competitive beard contest?
Season 9
Episode 9
Bearded men and women from around the country gather in Anchorage every winter during the Fur Rendezvous to compete in the Mr. Fur Face competition. Adam Bruck is one competitor who hopes to take home the crown this year.
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Angie Schmidt's job is to restore footage from the old Alaskan film reels.
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Chris Lamson spends winter weekends racing trucks on Big Lake, Alaska.
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Roger Sparks became a tattoo artist after a particularly grueling battle in Afghanistan.
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Aaron Bowman shares his passion for birdwatching.
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Sarah Davies worked on creating a massive installation on the shores of Anchorage
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Tim Lescher spends his days caring for the Alaska Zoo animals as if they were his own
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Dr. Ryan Harrod and his students find out more about the world of forensic anthropology
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3:29
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