Thanks for all the great input. I think I may have found a solution that works for me.
Home Depot I think this must have been what Brewer was talking about. Galvanized posts cost at least twice as much as wood (and they're not as nice looking), but I like the idea of not having to dig or set posts for a long time. It looks like these will also make the task of replacing the wood later on reasonably easy (assuming the lag screws and bolts on the hardware aren't completely locked up).
I'll have to do a little measuring and head scratching to make sure these will work in my sloped yard, but I think if I "stagger" the rails a bit (more ugliness), I may be able to pull it off. Better make sure before I start buying stuff, I guess.
Looks like a good plan.
Get an instrument (builder's level, laser, etc) and see what your grade changes are.
Is it a steady slope, does it vary, level sections ?
Map it out in 8 foot sections (if that is your post spacing).
Before you start building you will know the elevation of each fence section.
Make the steps equal if possible.
If you don't want steps you can follow the grade.
Try to keep the angles flowing as smoothly as possible.
You will have to double up on clips if the sections are to step.
I would cut off the unused flanges with a peanut (4-1/2") grinder and cut-off wheel.
Grab a rattle can of Cold-Galv and hit the cut area of the clip.
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