In reply to jafferton91:
> I had thought about jumping into something! Is it advisable on mdg? Or would something with snow on it be better? Depending on the quality of backup anchor of course.
Although I wouldn't actually discourage you from perfecting your crevasse rescue skills, it is an activity that you use rarely, if ever.
I would put avalanche and rockfall awareness at top of the list. A route that may be very dangerous one day, after fresh snow and/or in warm conditions say, may be very safe two days later.
The best piece of advice I ever got was "always be observant on the hill".
Also, although you need to be able to use ice axe arrest in emergency, the point of axe and crampons is so that you do not fall on steep snow or ice in the first place.
Really think about how you are balanced moving on snow. Learn to focus on every step - like you would scrambling or rock climbing. Learn and practice cramponing and different uses of the axe.
Personally, I would prioritise these bread and butter skills. Skills you use every day in the Alps.
Finally, learn to abseil safely and efficiently.