The wind is where it is dependent on time of day, the terrain and many other factors. Generally warm air rises and cooler air descends but terrain plays into that along with prevailing winds. I always do my still hunting into the wind or at least if going down wind have a plan such as working along the ridge when you get there. I have had some success rattling but you have to make sure if the wind is blowing that the down wind side is blocked by water or an open field. More often than not if it does attract a deer they will come from the downwind side and you will be busted and never know it worked. My most successful hunting has been still hunting and the secret is go slower than slow, use the terrain and pay attention to wind. If you have saddles between the mountains that would be a great place to sit for a while if you get tired. If nothing else still hunting gives you a good workout