It’s a big weekend for winter sports in Connecticut as ski areas around the state open their slopes for the season.

Most people hit mountain trails to escape civilization, immerse themselves in nature, and fend off the urban blues. Some treks keep modern life at a safe distance, letting you gaze upon it from afar.

Norm Schoeler is on a mission to finish what he and his wife Anne started. This weekend, he’s going to hike three mountains — about 20 miles — in only 12 hours. It all started years ago. The couple, ...

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