TO add a bit to Steve's sage advice. When considering the Easy Walk-Off, look specifically into how it is in winter conditions. I don't have links handy, but stories include hazards that are very different when ice and snow are on the section. Also, I believe the guide's practice is to short-rope on the MR on snow.You may want to look into that. Your guided trips will be an an opportunity to learn that as well. That may be belt and suspenders, but at the very least you will want your axe and self arrest skills down pat.
