The life Knight chose created a number of inner challenges that eventually rivaled the obvious physical difficulties of surviving only on what can be found in other person’s homes. The residents of the community that he frequented created a number of nicknames for him, and some even tried to help him out (indirectly), yet no law enforcement effort was even remotely successful at finding him. He obtained everything he needed to survive by developing incredible observational and walking skills so that he could come and go as needed and leave behind absolutely no trail. Over the years, he improved not just the conditions of his hiding place, but also his skills as a burglar. He soon discovered that living a secluded existence still required access to modern conveniences, like food and clothing. This is the story of Christopher Knight, who decided 30 years ago at age 20 (in an offhand sort of way) to leave civilization behind and set up camp in an obscure location in the woods. I have never visited the American Northeast in the winter, and even though I love a campout, the idea of spending 27 consecutive winters in a Maine forest does not appeal to me.
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