Hi all, new to the forum!
I have only recently gained more advanced experience in the mountains since travelling in South America. I have always loved the mountains, but living in Australia, I did not really have access to anything too serious. After spending 6 months in Ecuador, I climbed roughly 10 peaks with a group ranging from straight hiking to a few that involved some serious scrambling with a few rappels. Also I summited Cotopaxi, and was about 2/3 way up Cayambe before been turned around by avalanche danger. I also did some simple ice climbing in Peru (maybe a 15m wall).
I am now in Bolivia, and I'm hoping to do something a bit more technical than the Ecuadorian volcanoes. Here is where I need your advice, to see what is a reasonable next step or what is simply stupid or dangerous. I am thinking of doing a 4 day trip to the Condoriri massif. I can initially climb Pequeno Alpamayo which whilst very exposed is not at all technical, and then one more peak. The main peak - Cabeza del Condor is a mixed climb of rock and ice and is rated at AD+. I am guessing this is too advanced for my limited experience, but I would be using an experienced guide and would really be going there to experience a more advanced climb and to expand my skill set for further expeditions, rather than to just reach the peak. There are also less technical climbs in the area, but I am wondering what you would consider to be reasonable.
I am yet to talk to the actual guides to see what they say, as I don't trust the sales people in the offices who are willing to send anyone up a mountain. Again, I would almost view this as an advanced short coarse where bagging the peak would just be a nice bonus.
Looking forward to your input, cheers.