Susan Butcher
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About
Dogsled racer who was only the second woman to win the Iditarod, the 1,150 mile race over Alaska, and the first to do so three times.
Before Fame
She studied veterinary medicine Colorado State University before moving to Alaska to pursue her passion for dogsledding.
Trivia
In addition to her Iditarod wins, she was also the first woman to climb to the summit of Mt. McKinley, which she did with a dog team in 1979.
Family Life
She had two daughters with her husband and fellow dog musher, David Monson.
Associated With
Erik Weihenmayer was another person to climb Mt. McKinley - though he did so blind.
