Cairn is less about heroics and more about making every difficult section survivable twice.
Core Guides
Read the pages that improve route judgment as well as movement vocabulary.
All Guides
Every page on this site, indexed in one place. Start with the beginner guide, then follow the system you just lost a run to.
Beginner Guide
Start here: gym habits, bivouac rhythm, and the first-run priorities that keep a climb alive.
Items & Crafting
Every item grouped by category, plus the stove, scrap and compost loops behind food and buffs.
Gear Guide
Four quick slots, six pitons, a space-limited backpack, and loadouts matched to the route problem.
Pitons & Protection
Placement timing, off-belay recovery, the six-slot limit, and all three Troglodyte piton locations.
Stamina & Recovery
There is no stamina bar. Read breathing, shakes and flashes, then recover on ledges or off belay.
Resources & Supplies
Where pitons, chalk, tape, food, water and medicine come from, and how fast each one burns.
Survival Systems
The four meters, the six bivouac stations, and the phase checklist that saves deteriorating days.
Climbing Tips
Rock types, manual limb selection, chalk timing, and the movement habits that prevent falls.
Climbing Routes
Scout the line, count true rest points, and keep the route reversible when conditions change.
Weather & Storms
Barometer reading, condition-by-condition responses, warmth sources, and when waiting beats climbing.
On the Trail DLC
Deep Water release status, three new locations, playable Marco, and the Free Roam mode.
FAQ
Short answers on stamina, pitons, bivouacs, water sources, route review, and Expedition Mode.
Guides Hub
The complete index with a recommended reading order for new and returning climbers.
Guide Updates
The dated changelog of every revision to this site: new guides, corrected facts, and what was removed and why.
Climb Read Order
Move from movement basics to route logic to weather pressure.