In reply to RobbieT: Do you have any climbing experience? I have a fair amount of trad, will be going mixed climbing for a week end of Nov hopefully, then 2 weeks ice climbing, then on a course for a week back country skiing, avalanche and glacier travel etc. So, after all that I will be in Cham looking for partners too. If you had a wee bit of experience we could chat about going together or hiring a guide to learn more and split the cost with a view to going alone after that? Check my profile for more info.