No, you're reading it wrong. Uphill/downhill as labeled on that diagram are correct, but refer to East /West. The road runs North/ South. There is also a downhill grade going South. Matt and Kristy were traveling South, downhill.
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Awww, Katy's not all THAT evil. Only slightly evil. In a good way. - JasoninHalifax
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Awww, Katy's not all THAT evil. Only slightly evil. In a good way. - JasoninHalifax