Last rifle can be either real good or terrible. There is someone that does a guide service there but I forgot his name. I don't believe you need one. There should be snow so you won't have to climb to the top after them. I would watch the weather as the seasons progress to see where the elk will be at the time you hunt. Early snow means early movement and early season hunters will make out great. At the very south end of the unit is a road that takes you back in to Vicksburg, follow it to where the hard road goes to the left and there is a dirt road that goes straight. Hunt the upper elevations to the North. There is a good crossing. The areas south of Twin Lakes will hold elk. The road leaving Twin Lakes going towards Independence Pass around mile marker 76 or 67 will have elk. The pass will possibly be closed! As stated above, Tennessee Pass area will have elk, but again, the elevation is higher and they may have move onward. Best of luck.