Piton Budget (Cairn) – Protection Strategy
Decide how many pitons you should carry and when to place them in Cairn.
Feb 2, 2026
TL;DR
Piton budget is not “more is better.” It’s risk control. Choose Low / Medium / High based on your plan.
1) Inputs
- Play style
- Risk preference
- Fall consequence
- Red‑zone frequency
- Pack weight
- Want safer vs lighter
2) Output
- Budget tier: Low / Medium / High
- Placement priorities (where to place first)
- 3 “do‑not‑waste” rules
3) Links
- Fall Risk Check
- Stamina Pacing
- Read the Wall
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