Published Date:
02 June 2007
By Nancy Fielder
THREE Sheffield students left their university books behind and pushed themselves to the absolute limit by scaling seven mountain peaks in 31 hours - virtually non stop.
The gruelling physical challenge saw the intrepid trio trek 62 miles across Western Japan to the foot of Mount Fuji in less than two days.
But it was all in the name of charity and the group are delighted their steadfast determination has raised more than £2,000 for Oxfam.
Joseph Tame, aged 29, Jon Perry, 21, and Nigel Dryden, 28, started near Tokyo and finished at the foot of the legendary mountain. The students - all from Sheffield University’s School of East Asian Studies - passed through spectacular scenery and climbed more than 3,500 metres.
Joseph said their efforts would have been impossible without the support of two Japanese ex-Sheffield exchange students who followed by car carrying food and clothes.
“This trek was one of the most difficult things any of us has ever had to do. It was an incredible experience for all involved and we are delighted to have raised so much money,” he said.
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Last Updated:
02 June 2007 7:57 AM
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Source:
Sheffield Star
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Location:
Sheffield
