I have been gearing up for my first trip to CO for elk. I really enjoy archery hunting but my buddy who was going to go with me cant get off work. He has hunted elk several times before with rifle, but he also enjoys archery. The more I plan my solo backcountry otc archery hunt the more daunting it seems. ( I have never hunted elk before or even been out west). My buddy may be able to get off work for 2nd rifle which is also otc. I know the weather will be different and we may not be able to do backcountry. What is everyones opinion: solo archery or with a partner 2nd rifle?