[vinman]

This is a GQ article about Christopher Thomas Knight AKA The Hermit. He walked away from society in 1986, and lived in the woods in Maine. Maine can be a brutally cold place in the winter, but this guy survived living in a tent. He would break into houses and winter cabins to steal food, clothing, and books. The only contact that he had with another human being was in the 90's on a trail passing a hiker. He said "hey". This guy lived in the wild for almost three decades. It's a five page article but I found it pretty fascinating.

http://www.gq.com/news-politics/newsmake...rue-hermit