Does moss grow on the north side?

As the article says it depends on lots of things like the prevailing wind. If the prevailing wind is a Northerner then the myth has some validity. On the other hand if the wind is going differently or there is a tendency to have shade or whatever then the myth is well more mythical. So really it's more a factor of being less than ironclad rather than completely false.

 

yea i heard bear grylls say that when he was in scotland i think it was. but like the poster above me says, alot of factors go into it and i think i remember bear say this is only possible in the north of the northern hemisphere.

 

An educated guess is generally better then just wondering about or staying where you are. That's how people die you know.

 

Exactly, one false move could be your last...

 

Ah, but you'd be surprised what counts as a false move. It might seem like some moves are smarter than others, but many people have died doing the right thing while others survived doing the wrong thing. So... you never know.

 

Do you really want to rely on moss as your guide anyway? And in nature anything is possible. And certainly do not take the word of tv shows. It is always best to take a person with you who has experience and knowledge. I love nature and taking walks. But I will not risk getting lost in unknown territory. It really can be dangerous and life threatening.

 

That is not always the case about moss growth. I have seen rocks and trees have moss all the way around it's base. I wouldn't use that as a method of telling me north.

 

I'm not sure, i'll do some research.

 

You don't want to rely on anything as your sole guide. However, you also don't want to dismiss anything out of hand. There is good knowledge to be learned from what appears to be dross - you'd be surprised what facts can be gleaned from tv.

That said you don't want to be completely depended on someone, because accidents happen as do unexpected circumstances. I've learned that the hard way, but that hasn't yet stopped me from hiking alone in unknown territory. The important thing to remember is to keep a cool head, remember to breathe, and never leave home without a map of the area along with a compass.

 

I understand that moss grows everywhere. Rather than relying on moss I think I would be more inclined to invest in a good compass if nothing else.