‘Peanut pusher’ making progress up Pikes Peak long trip remains – Out There Colorado

A man attempting to push a peanut to Pikes Peaks summit with his nose has about 10 miles to go to reach his goal, according to a tracker on the city of Manitou Springs' website.

Using an undisclosed apparatus, Bob Salem has trekked 3 miles up the steep slopes, according to the tracker. Because of the heat, he is reportedly resting during daylight hours and moving during the evening and early morning when its cooler, according to the website update.

If he makes it to the summit, Salem will be the fourth person to achieve the feat and the first to do it in the 21st century. The first to do it was Bill Williams, who pushed the peanut up Americas Mountain in 1929 to win a $500 bet. Adjusting for inflation, $500 back then would be equivalent to more than $8,000 today.

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Ulysses Baxter replicated the feat in 1963, using a spoon attached to his nose. The peanut he used is currently on exhibit at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center.

The last peanut pusher was Tom Miller, who reportedly made it to the summit in 5 days.

Manitou Springs spokesman Alex Trefry said people have been following Salems journey with interest since he began on Saturday. Salem hopes to reach the summit with his legume by July 17.

Itssomething, said Manitou Springs spokesman Alex Trefry. I love it, though. It gives people someone for root for. Its cool to see.

Click or tap hereto see a segment on the Travel Channel about the history of the peanut push.

Manitou Springs launches website tracking progress of Pikes Peak peanut pusher Bob Salem

Colorado Springs man attempting to push peanut up Pikes Peak

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