Birth Day | December 26, 1954 |
Birth Place | Boston, MA |
Age | 66 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Aug 5, 2006 (age 51) |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Susan Butcher was a renowned dog musher in Massachusetts, known for her incredible skills and achievements in the sport. By 2024, her net worth is estimated to reach a staggering $15 million, illustrating her successful career and the significant financial rewards it brought her. Butcher's dedication, passion, and numerous victories in dog mushing competitions helped her build a substantial wealth, making her one of the most accomplished and affluent figures in the sport.
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.
She studied veterinary Medicine Colorado State University before moving to Alaska to pursue her passion for dogsledding.
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.
She had two daughters with her husband and fellow dog musher, David Monson.
Erik Weihenmayer was another person to climb Mt. McKinley - though he did so blind.