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Title: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 01:11:16 AM
When people are talking about Elk bedding in north facing slopes.... What does that mean?
Does it mean the side where the slope is going UP toward north? Or is it the other way around... Just trying to determine what side of a Hill would be what defines "north facing slopes"


Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 01:41:33 AM
If your standing on a slope looking down and your facing north  :tup:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: huntnnw on July 18, 2013, 04:15:48 AM
The face of a mt side will face to the north...just look at aerial photo of a ridge one side will be more arid and open and sometimes just bare and the "north" side will be heavily timbered
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Timberstalker on July 18, 2013, 05:19:06 AM
If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north  :tup:

Huh?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: pope on July 18, 2013, 05:30:38 AM
In the shadow of the sun at noon. When you're on the north face and YOU are facing north, the sun is behind you and so is the summit. On a map oriented where north is up, the north face of a mountain is north of the summit. Yes?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: BsB on July 18, 2013, 07:07:34 AM
Take I-90 for instance through Snoqualmie pass, the mountains on the south side face north, and the mountains on the north side face south. Facing south means they get more sun exposure than the north since the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The sun hits the southern facing slopes while the northern facing slopes are usually shaded by their peaks due to the angle of the sun throughout the day.

Granted, during the summer months the sun will hit some northern facing slopes. ???

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Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: 7mmfan on July 18, 2013, 08:04:57 AM
why don't we just say the north side of the mountain?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: smartazz171 on July 18, 2013, 10:52:30 AM
If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north  :tup:

Huh?
:yeah:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: wastickslinger on July 18, 2013, 11:00:36 AM
wow
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 18, 2013, 11:23:08 AM
A north facing slope is on the north side of a mountain
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 11:27:27 AM
Ok all I was wondering, Was watching some videos on and a guy was trying to explain it and made it absolutely confusing as to he made it look like going up a hill facing north, was the north "facing" slope, so Its the opposite site, to where north would have a full view persay. Sorry for my ignorance, just trying to get some of the terms down.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 11:30:19 AM
Yeah smossy im sure you got it.i know that with my explanation you got it even though i forgot to put the and in there.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: headshot5 on July 18, 2013, 11:31:40 AM
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If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north

I'm pretty sure he left out the word and.  It should read like this...

If you're standing on a slope looking down hill and you're facing north. 

Note I changed your to you're, and put down hill vice just down, but it makes sense, give him a break.  I've been known to eff up on a keyboard my own self.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 11:34:10 AM
If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north  :tup:

Huh?
Forgot the and but come on its obvious what was being narrated there.for some on here you really do have to break out the crayons and paper :bash:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
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If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north

I'm pretty sure he left out the word and.  It should read like this...

If you're standing on a slope looking down hill and you're facing north. 

Note I changed your to you're, and put down hill vice just down, but it makes sense, give him a break.  I've been known to eff up on a keyboard my own self.
  :tup: thanks you hit it on the head :violent1:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 11:37:59 AM
Cool guys thanks. Going to make it alittle easier for scouting on google maps if I actually know what Im looking for :tup:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Timberstalker on July 18, 2013, 04:30:10 PM
Easy killers.........
Wasn't trying to start a war. Far from that. Just didn't follow the statement.
Smossy sorry if I disrupted your thread.
Some of these guys need a Busch Lite.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 18, 2013, 04:31:22 PM
Easy killers.........
Wasn't trying to start a war. Far from that. Just didn't follow the statement.
Smossy sorry if I disrupted your thread.
Some of these guys need a Busch Lite.  :chuckle:
Lol Its cool.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Soady on July 18, 2013, 04:55:36 PM
Some of these guys need a Busch Lite.  :chuckle:

I usually just use a compass first, determine where I am, and then crack open the Busch :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 09:53:27 PM
on my 6th corona now.bbq pork ribs brats corn having a great time.loving it.
Title: North facing slopes?
Post by: jackelope on July 18, 2013, 10:27:39 PM
on my 6th corona now.bbq pork ribs brats corn having a great time.loving it.

It probably woulda been clear as glass if you were sluggin on some Busch lites or some Natty boom batty. Just saying. Right, Timberstalker?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 10:31:37 PM
on my 6th corona now.bbq pork ribs brats corn having a great time.loving it.

It probably woulda been clear as glass if you were sluggin on some Busch lites or some Natty boom batty. Just saying. Right, Timberstalker?
yep i am at a friends house.you dont put cheap scopes on your rifle but you will put cheap beer in your body lol   wow.if i was at home would be drinking my home brew.busch lite give me a break.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Sliverslinger on July 18, 2013, 10:56:38 PM
Some of these guys need a Busch Lite.  :chuckle:

You trying to poison people now ?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: jackelope on July 18, 2013, 11:06:10 PM
on my 6th corona now.bbq pork ribs brats corn having a great time.loving it.

It probably woulda been clear as glass if you were sluggin on some Busch lites or some Natty boom batty. Just saying. Right, Timberstalker?
yep i am at a friends house.you dont put cheap scopes on your rifle but you will put cheap beer in your body lol   wow.if i was at home would be drinking my home brew.busch lite give me a break.

Huh? Relax. Its a joke.  Timberstalker loves the Busch lite. Not me. Who said anything about cheap scopes on rifles? I wasn't a part of that thread.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2013, 11:10:12 PM
it was a joke relax
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Dutchie on July 19, 2013, 12:38:03 AM
Just find the deepest darkest nastiest place you can, where no saine manwould dare go thats where the elk are.  I thought i saw one out in a cut looking left behind and reading a compass, turned out he was feeding...lol.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on July 19, 2013, 07:11:42 AM
Seems pretty easy to me.  The slope that faces north
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: 2MANY on July 19, 2013, 07:26:13 AM
Look south and then turn 180 degrees around
or look west and turn 90 degrees to your right
or look east and turn 90 degrees left
or just ask us.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: wastickslinger on July 19, 2013, 08:26:38 AM
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If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north

I'm pretty sure he left out the word and.  It should read like this...

If you're standing on a slope looking down hill and you're facing north. 

Note I changed your to you're, and put down hill vice just down, but it makes sense, give him a break.  I've been known to eff up on a keyboard my own self.

If your standing on a slope looking up and your on a north facing slope.....its north facing
If your stading on a slope looking sideways and your on a north facing slope.......its north facing
If your in a tree looking at a slope and its on a north facing slope.......its north facing
If you drink too many Busch Lights before you answer someones question and confuse the hell out of everyone else and roll down a north facing slope....its still north facing

North facing= faces north
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Buckmark on July 19, 2013, 08:44:30 AM
I love this site, people would argue if water is wet... :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: smartazz171 on July 19, 2013, 08:58:59 AM
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If your standing on a slope looking down your facing north

I'm pretty sure he left out the word and.  It should read like this...

If you're standing on a slope looking down hill and you're facing north. 

Note I changed your to you're, and put down hill vice just down, but it makes sense, give him a break.  I've been known to eff up on a keyboard my own self.

If your standing on a slope looking up and your on a north facing slope.....its north facing
If your stading on a slope looking sideways and your on a north facing slope.......its north facing
If your in a tree looking at a slope and its on a north facing slope.......its north facing
If you drink too many Busch Lights before you answer someones question and confuse the hell out of everyone else and roll down a north facing slope....its still north facing

North facing= faces north
:chuckle:That's funny.

Smossy, don't worry, we all just love giving people a hard time.  A lot of us grew up knowing what constitutes a north facing slope before we could write cursive.  ( i don't know if i still can write cursive)  anyway hope one of the answers that was givin helped.

 :yeah:That's still makes me laugh..... :P
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: hntrspud on July 19, 2013, 09:03:40 AM
I love this site, people would argue if water is wet... :chuckle:

What do you mean, really, when you say "wet"? Isnt it fluid?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: GEARHEAD on July 19, 2013, 09:16:11 AM
But wait a minute are we talking True North or Magnetic, i'm abit confused . ;) Which do Elk go by???
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: jbeaumont21 on July 19, 2013, 09:40:46 AM
Hypothetical question, lets say you live in Hood River, OR and you are going to head South to Government Camp on Mt Hood. Would you tell someone that you are heading "down" to Government Camp since you are going South or would you tell them that you are headed "up" to Government Camp since you are traveling uphill? Which takes precedence when telling someone where you are headed, direction or elevation? 

I have had arguments with family members over this discussion.  :dunno:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 19, 2013, 09:44:34 AM
More pressing: Is next Saturday tomorrow, or 8 days from now?  My bid is 8 days from now, as distinguished from this Saturday, which is tomorrow.  What say you?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: jbeaumont21 on July 19, 2013, 10:02:57 AM
More pressing: Is next Saturday tomorrow, or 8 days from now?  My bid is 8 days from now, as distinguished from this Saturday, which is tomorrow.  What say you?

That's easy man!  Next Saturday which would could also be called the Saturday after next is definitely 8 days from now, and this Saturday is tomorrow. If you bid is due Saturday then it is due tomorrow so you better get to work  :)
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 19, 2013, 10:12:35 AM
Bid =  choice of options

You'd be surprised how the this/next distinction screws people up, so it is always best to be explicit.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: 2MANY on July 19, 2013, 11:22:06 AM
I love this site, people would argue if water is wet... :chuckle:

It is usually wetter on a North facing slope.
Unless of course you are lost and actually on the South facing slope where it is often drier due to sun exposure.
The further South of the equator you go elk may actually prefer the South facing slopes.
If there were elk south of the south end of the equator.
All that being equal this post equates to about nothing.

Beware of Cougars this weekend...............The hot weather brings them out and they are thirsty.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: JLS on July 19, 2013, 11:52:04 AM
Beware of Cougars this weekend...............The hot weather brings them out and they are thirsty.

They also tend to wear tube tops and cut off short that are too small :o
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Alchase on July 19, 2013, 11:59:50 AM
North facing, South Facing, facing North, facing south, Bleh!!

Look for shade, LOL

No seriously, the nastiest shady spots you can find.

Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:13:26 PM
Wow... lol.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Becky on July 19, 2013, 12:23:01 PM
Beware of Cougars this weekend...............The hot weather brings them out and they are thirsty.

They also tend to wear tube tops and cut off short that are too small :o

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:25:15 PM
This should make it easier, Is the "North facing slope"
The one on the red side, or the green side?

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg189.imageshack.us%2Fimg189%2F9364%2Fh5yb.jpg&hash=2e2505c84d1a19a02adc73164a73095d89a9dba8)
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: headshot5 on July 19, 2013, 12:29:36 PM
red
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
The red side, however I would say that particular slope is actually facing a little bit more NW than N.  :chuckle:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Skillet on July 19, 2013, 12:32:46 PM
Some more fun ways to confuse the situation.

If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a northerly direction, you're on a north facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a southerly direction, you're on a south facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it just keeps on dropping, you're in the Mill Creek Watershed.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 12:33:40 PM
Some more fun ways to confuse the situation.

If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a northerly direction, you're on a north facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a southerly direction, you're on a south facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it just keeps on dropping, you're in the Mill Creek Watershed.
:chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle: LMAO
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:33:47 PM
Ok that was the simplest way to get an answer, I wasnt sure If it was the slope going up toward north, or the side on north. Thanks for keeping it simple.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:34:19 PM
Some more fun ways to confuse the situation.

If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a northerly direction, you're on a north facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it rolls in a southerly direction, you're on a south facing slope.
If you drop a rock on the slope, and it just keeps on dropping, you're in the Mill Creek Watershed.
Is it weird that this actually makes sense to me? lol
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Becky on July 19, 2013, 12:38:03 PM
I think this thread is perfect example of why we need a "sarcasm font"
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:38:30 PM
I think this thread is perfect example of why we need a "sarcasm font"
Derrp
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Timberstalker on July 19, 2013, 12:43:18 PM
This thread is awesome.  Holy Moly!!!  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on July 19, 2013, 12:48:05 PM
If your facing North and there is a mountain slope blocking your view, your on the wrong slope.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 12:50:32 PM
OMG, Im so glad I read this thred, I was in need of a good laugh!  :chuckle:  :chuckle: Thanks Smossy!  :tup:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 12:58:27 PM
OMG, Im so glad I read this thred, I was in need of a good laugh!  :chuckle:  :chuckle: Thanks Smossy!  :tup:
Im dead serious though, I really didn't know.  :sry:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: smartazz171 on July 19, 2013, 01:04:10 PM
So wait a min.  If I am facing into the sun on what I think is a north facing slope, but my left boot keep getting untied which makes me turn around, am I facing south on a north facing slope or am I still facing the direction the slope points towards?  :dunno: 

Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Becky on July 19, 2013, 01:07:32 PM
I understood you babe...

If you are walking up a slope, towards north (following a compass) and you are physically "facing" north - is that "north facing slope"? (no)

It is when the slope is on the north side, regardless of how YOU are "facing", then that is a "north facing slope".
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 01:08:39 PM
I understood you babe...

If you are walking up a slope, towards north (following a compass) and you are physically "facing" north - is that "north facing slope"? (no)

It is when the slope is on the north side, regardless of how YOU are "facing", then that is a "north facing slope".
Shoulda just asked you. lol
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: washelkhunter on July 19, 2013, 01:15:26 PM
Now that the north thing is figured out can we define what constitutes a slope?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 01:16:16 PM
Now that the north thing is figured out can we define what constitutes a slope?
A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another... :dunno:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Nice Racks on July 19, 2013, 01:21:36 PM
I drew a cow tag for the mudflow area in early Sept. Is there a North facing slope in there? 
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: MikeWalking on July 19, 2013, 01:26:14 PM
It depends which side of Washington you're in.  All slopes on the West side face Left! especially as you get closer to Seattle. :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Curly on July 19, 2013, 01:29:57 PM
Now that the north thing is figured out can we define what constitutes a slope?

Actually, I really want to get an answer to Jbeaumont's question:

Hypothetical question, lets say you live in Hood River, OR and you are going to head South to Government Camp on Mt Hood. Would you tell someone that you are heading "down" to Government Camp since you are going South or would you tell them that you are headed "up" to Government Camp since you are traveling uphill? Which takes precedence when telling someone where you are headed, direction or elevation? 

I have had arguments with family members over this discussion.  :dunno:

Personally, I think it depends on how far south you would be travelling.  Hood River to Government Camp is not that far south, but it is quite an elevation climb.............so I vote for up.

Now if you were traveling from Olympia to Government camp, it is still a large elevation climb, but it is much farther in the southerly direction, so I'd say DOWN in that case.


Great thread guys.  :tup:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 01:31:01 PM
 :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: MikeWalking on July 19, 2013, 01:32:09 PM
Has anyone ever gone up to the crossroads, just to get a ride?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on July 19, 2013, 01:35:19 PM
Now that the north thing is figured out can we define what constitutes a slope?

It's that slippery thing that I heard I wasn't supposed to go down.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 01:37:55 PM
OMG, Im so glad I read this thred, I was in need of a good laugh!  :chuckle:  :chuckle: Thanks Smossy!  :tup:
Im dead serious though, I really didn't know.  :sry:
Its all good man  :tup: Didn't mean anything derogatory.  Just loving the comedy with the replies, it was much needed!
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 01:40:10 PM
OMG, Im so glad I read this thred, I was in need of a good laugh!  :chuckle:  :chuckle: Thanks Smossy!  :tup:
Im dead serious though, I really didn't know.  :sry:
Its all good man  :tup: Didn't mean anything derogatory.  Just loving the comedy with the replies, it was much needed!
True that.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: muzbuster on July 19, 2013, 01:44:12 PM
NOW, if only I could find my compass........ I think it said I was facing east when I put it down  :o  :DOH:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 01:47:32 PM
NOW, if only I could find my compass........ I think it said I was facing east when I put it down  :o  :DOH:
lmao.
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: gaddy on July 19, 2013, 01:56:07 PM
now, is east rt or lft?
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: Smossy on July 19, 2013, 02:07:21 PM
now, is east rt or lft?
East is sideways. North is straight up. Duh look at a map key. :chuckle:
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: h20hunter on July 19, 2013, 02:08:56 PM
Two blonds...one on each side of the river...one blond hollers out "how do you get to the other side!"....other blond hollers back "you're already on the other side dummy!"
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: coachcw on July 24, 2013, 09:06:08 PM
where I hunt both ways are uphill !. look for heavy folage and water you will find elk , deer and elk both like to feed on south slopes and bed on north slopes in the early season where it's cooler during mid day they also wont go to far if they can help it there fore the north slope often hold both bedding and feeding elk. I really like benches that are fairly flat about 3/4 of the way up a north slope. late season I'd focus on south slopes .
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: MikeWalking on July 25, 2013, 12:01:13 PM
NOW, if only I could find my compass........ I think it said I was facing east when I put it down  :o  :DOH:

Does your work OK?   Mine keeps pointing the same way, all the time!
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: 2MANY on July 25, 2013, 12:26:54 PM

"The Earth is spinning so no slope is always North."
Chris Columbus
Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: acnewman55 on July 25, 2013, 12:41:48 PM
Facing south means they get more sun exposure than the north since the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Not because we're in the Northern Hemisphere or anything like that?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: BsB on July 25, 2013, 03:19:28 PM


Not because we're in the Northern Hemisphere or anything like that?  :chuckle:
what's a hemisphere? :tup: :)

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Title: Re: North facing slopes?
Post by: 2MANY on July 25, 2013, 03:29:54 PM

Isn't a HemiSphere part of a Dodge motor?
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