If the edges are not a go, we'll retreat and follow one of the more classic routes where all that can stop us is the weather.
8 seconds sound clip from the The Eiger Sanction movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:22:41 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- And the next morning, we have to move up this vertical rock face. That'll be pretty tough, I guess.
- But nobody's ever been on that part of the face. We don't know what's there.
- Supposing you can't cling to the edges? Suppose you get forced down into the gut of the chute?
- Well, I've no interest in suicide.
- Just one thing. You know, your route doesn't allow for retreat in case we're blocked from above.
- Well, I consider it self-defeating to plan in terms of retreat.
- I consider it stupid not to.
- Okay, may I take it my plan is accepted? Fine.
- Our business is settled. Now, I suggest we relax and have a drink.
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