In just a few days, I leave for Trondheim, Norway to compete in the 2011 World Beard and Moustache Championships. Here are some pre-game thoughts before I leave on this incredible and exciting trip.
- I will be traveling with a group of American competitors and their fans, on a tour that takes us through Iceland and on a Norwegian coastal cruise to our final stop in Trondheim. This will be my second time to Iceland and my first to Norway. It is my fourth World Championships.
- I will be competing in the category, Full Beard Natural, which I won in both 2007 (Brighton, England) and 2009 (Anchorage, Alaska). My friend David Traver was the first American to take this category, back in 2003. Since his pioneering win, FBN has become arguably the most popular category amongst American competitors. I’m very proud to be representing the United States at the World Championships, especially in a category as American as Full Beard Natural.
Within the last year, I have won:
Best in Show – Petaluma, California
1st Place – Oil City, PA
1st Place – Dayton, Ohio
1st Place – New York, New York
1st Place – Portland, Oregon
Also in the last year, on the European Stage:
1st Place – European Championships – Leogang, Austria – Oct. 4, 2010
1st Place – German Championships – Stuttgart, Germany – Mar. 19, 2011
- Notable competitors in Full Beard Natural include Alois Plettl, Gunnar Rosenquist, Aarne Bielefeldt, Rooty Lundvall, and Hans Dobner. It is an honor to share the stage with these world-class beardsmen.
- I am confident on a third victory. I’m not worried about the competitors, as I’ve beaten everyone competing in Full Beard Natural at this contest before. Additionally, at the most recent international event, I achieved a perfect score. I am in the best form of my life; my beard is the best it’s ever been!
- The only remaining variable is the judging, which is different at every event. The world of beard competitions is full of politics, but I have no reason to believe in anything but a fair competition. My beard and consistent performance speak for themselves.
As you can see, I am excited for a fun trip with old friends and new. Good luck and safe travels to my fellow competitors, I’ll see you there!
Love,
Passion
Innitially, I thought that I would make it to the championships but I’m in the process of selling my home. My best to my fellow Americans. I wish I could be there with you. But, I will be there in spirit.