Susan Butcher meets President Bush in April 1990 after winning her fourth Iditarod.  Susan’s rookie year was in 1978, and she took part in the Last Great Race every year until 1994. She finished in the top ten every year apart from two. Her rookie year in 1978, where she came 19th and in 1985 was forced to scratch due to two of her dogs being killed by a moose.

Susan died from complications due to leukemia in 2006. She is remembered in the state of Alaska, by Susan Butcher Day which falls on the first Saturday in March, the same day as the Ceremonnial Start of the Iditarod.

Susan’s legacy continues at Trailbreaker Kennel where her husband and daughters still offer tours and sled dog rides.