Piker’s Peak

Piker’s Peak

Year: 1957

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

AnimationComedy

In the Alps Bugs and Yosemite Sam vie for 50,000 Cronkites, the prize for the who “climbs the Schmatterhorn.”

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1

Competition announced; Sam volunteers

In the Swiss Alps, the mayor announces a race up Schmatterhorn with a prize of 50,000 kronkites. Yosemite Sam eagerly volunteers for the challenge, eager for glory and the chance to prove himself. The crowd cheers as the spectacle is set in motion.

Opening Schmatterhorn, Swiss Alps
2

Bugs emerges; joins the race

As Sam hypes the challenge, Bugs Bunny emerges from a rabbit hole, drawn by the band and cheering crowd. He asks about the sounds and decides to join the competition. Bugs veers onto an easier ascent, threatening Sam's plans from the start.

Early ascent Schmatterhorn slope
3

Bugs decides to join; Sam boasts

Bugs claims the race for himself and signs up, choosing a shortcut path that undercuts Sam's bragging. Sam taunts Bugs, convinced he will easily win, while the crowd roars for both climbers. The rivalry kicks into high gear as the climb begins in earnest.

Early stage Schmatterhorn
4

Sabotage attempt causes a boulder chase

Sam tries to pull Bugs downward but inadvertently triggers a runaway boulder. The boulder rolls down the slope, chasing Sam back toward the base and flattening him in the chaos. The crowd gasps as the chase compounds the danger of the climb.

Mid-climb Schmatterhorn slope
5

Sam feigns partnership; rope trick

Sam pretends to form a partnership with Bugs, climbing with one rope tied to him and another tied to Bugs. He throws the rope up, prompting Bugs to exclaim 'What's up, doc?' while Sam retorts 'Not what's up, what's down!' The ploy backfires as the rope around a rock is actually linked to Sam, threatening his own ascent.

Mid-climb Mid-mountain ledge
6

Rock-bound downfall; crowd music returns

Despite the deception, the rock bound to Sam pulls him toward the base as he struggles to free himself, using a Swiss army knife in a last-ditch effort. The band and crowd suddenly roar back to life, heightening the chaos as Bugs continues the ascent and Sam is dragged along the surface.

Mid-climb Schmatterhorn
7

Cliff attempt; second boulder chase

Sam reaches a sheer cliff and tries to push another boulder toward Bugs. When he releases it, the rock rolls after him, chasing him off the ledge. He lands below as the boulder crashes down, crushing him through the gap in the cliff.

Cliff-top Schmatterhorn cliff
8

Snow trap and rescue

Sam catches Bugs under a pile of snow, hoping to trigger an avalanche to erase his rival. Instead, the snow engulfs Sam, and a St. Bernard pulls a frozen Sam out, then drinks a cocktail and hiccups as he wanders off.

Post-avalanche Snowfield near Schmatterhorn
9

Final sprint to the top

The chase resumes as Sam pursues Bugs toward the summit. Bugs reaches the top first, but Sam shoves him off and celebrates, only to realize they’re atop the Eiffel Tower instead of the mountain. Bugs quips about his fake victory while the crowd resumes its cheering.

Final climb Top of Schmatterhorn; reveal to Eiffel Tower
10

Final music and end titles

The band at the base plays the same tune once more as the scene fades into the end. The music stretches into the 'That's all Folks!' closing, leaving Bugs and Sam with the ongoing gag intact while credits begin to roll.

End credits Base of Eiffel Tower

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:51

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