A man who refuses to see limits in life had one unexpectedly plunked down in front of him last week.

Keegan Reilly, who lost the use of his legs in a car accident seven years ago, was attempting to become the first paraplegic to climb Mount Fuji under his own strength.

He was making the ascent with his three brothers, three friends and an uncle, using his arms to pedal a custom-made 42-gear climber while steering with his chest.