Characteristics of a Good Musher

   What are the characteristics of a good musher?  What makes a man or woman want to push themselves and their dogs over 1100 miles during the worst possible weather conditions in order to prove to the world that they are the best?  Research, define, and decide if these make the best attributes of a great Iditarod Sled Dog Musher.

integrity

initiative

flexibility

perseverance

organization

sense of humor

effort

common sense

problem solving

responsibility

patience

friendship

curiosity

cooperation

caring