Read the Wall (Cairn) – Route Judgment

TL;DR

Reading the wall reduces blind commitment and lowers fall risk.

3‑layer scan

• Stable points (rest, reset, retreat)
• Consequence points (high penalty)
• Commitment points (big moves or long sequences)

7‑step process

1. Find stable points
2. Identify consequence zones
3. Mark commitment points
4. Plan protection before commitment
5. Choose a rhythm
6. Re‑evaluate after failures
7. Switch route if cost rises

Route templates

• Safe: dense stability + protection before commitments
• Balanced: key protection + steady rhythm
• Fast: light load + minimal protection + micro‑rests

Recommended tools

• Route Compare
• Fall Risk Check
• Help I’m Stuck

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