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What's it take to win Alaska's fiercely contentious beard competition? | INDIE ALASKA

Alaska Public Media | By Valerie Lake
Published August 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM AKDT
Two bearded men pose in the Mr. Fur Face Beard Competition.
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.

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.

Video and story by Valerie Kern
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Valerie Lake
Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.
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