I have enough to last a winter without utilities.

As with a few others, I'm already "in the hills." And I can tell you this: The topic comes up sometimes about many people saying they'd run for the hills. The typical response from hill people is that it wouldn't be a great idea. We wouldn't want hordes of idiots adding to our local idiots.

Aside from all that, living in the hills, especially in winter, ain't all that easy without utilities. Especially if you're used to suburban living.

So good luck with that plan if that's what it is. If you own a piece of land in the hills already, then by all means, come on up.