Project Possible was completed on October 29, 2019, in six months and six days, smashing the previous record by more than seven years. Story continues below this adBut the project, Purja said, was never only about setting a record. “What I realised was that Nepalese climbers — the Sherpas — were the pioneers of 8,000-metre climbing, but their names weren’t recognised enough. (Express photo)For Purja, the success of Project Possible was also proof that people from modest backgrounds could imagine extraordinary lives. Although he led the expedition, he wanted all 10 Nepalese climbers to reach the summit together.