[header] How to buy land in the mountains [title] Consider how close you want to live to civilization. [step] Ask yourself how far you want to travel for basic services and shopping and how you will get there if your car is inoperable. Visit the town closest to your desired area to see if the shops and services will accommodate your basic needs. 
[title] Locate a reputable real estate agent who specializes in rural property. [step] An agent who only sells residential properties in established communities may not have enough familiarity with a mountain area's regulations about septic systems, water wells and road infrastructure.