So in my fantasy world I always imagine having to make my way solo over a sheer drop off with no other way around. EG: too far to hike around, land features prevent passage, time, etc.

So I always imagine breaking out a swiss seat and some anchors and making my way down. Good so far.

My questions: what happens to my rope/anchors? Is there a way to set the rope so I can pull it down when I reach the bottom? How much rope do I need to carry to descend 50 feet? 100? Is there any way to do this quietly if not quickly? Such as a type of anchor that doesn't require pounding in with a hammer.

I apologize because I know these questions are probably absurd, but it's a problem i've always wondered if there was a solution to.