Adrian Baer
Logistics / Operations / Volunteer CoordinatorAdrian grew up in Alaska and has been involved with the ITI as a member or head of the trail crew since 2015. While Adrian does not participate in ultras, he enjoys working to set the scene for adventure.
When he is not packing down the Iditarod Trail or coordinating the transportation of thousands of pounds of support materials across Alaska for the ITI, he is either supporting other logistically challenging endeavors via his company, Remote Alaska Logistics, or is hunting, rafting, or wandering the woods somewhere.
You can reach Adrian directly at adrian@itialaska.com to ask about volunteer positions.
Cynthia Durand
OperationsCynthia is an avid runner, cyclist and triathlete who started out supporting her husband’s infatuation with the ITI and winter ultras, a role that eventually grew into one of supporting the entire ITI community’s passion for the sport. When she isn’t fielding multiple phone calls, emails and text messages all at once or zipping around Alaska to get people and materials where they need to be, she likes to spend time with her two crazy Jack Russells or to pass out from exhaustion.
Kyle Durand
Race DirectorKyle is a retired 28-year combat veteran of the United States military. After leaving the military, he has continued to lead an adventurous lifestyle, exploring the farthest reaches of the globe. He has completed many athletic challenges including multiple ultramarathons, over 100 triathlons, riding his bicycle from Alaska to Mexico and was a finalist on American Ninja Warrior. He has finished multiple winter ultra events, including the ITI four times on bike and foot.
Among his various pursuits, he leads the The Intrepid Path, a non-profit that helps people from all walks of life change their lives through challenge and discovery.
Beth Fitgerald
CommunicationsBeth grew up in Palmer, Alaska and has been an avid explorer of the Alaskan wilderness her entire life. A cross-country runner and collegiate rower, she enjoys helping other athletes achieve their audacious goals. Since joining the race team, the ITI has become the highlight of her year, mostly because she’s a fan of schadenfreude.
Her interests include hanging out with her dogs, hiking, hunting, and feeding people bratwurst in Rohn.
Mark Smith
Visual ContentMark is an explorer with a passion for creating authentic images and stories about those pushing their limits.
As a professional photographer specializing in adventure, sports, travel, and landscape imagery, he has captured compelling visual content from some of the biggest sporting events in the world, including the Women’s World Cup and the NFL. When Mark isn’t hauling camera equipment around the globe, he is a father of three who specializes in receiving sassy eye rolls, watching kids not eat their dinner and driving to soccer games.