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Alli Fronzaglia

Alli Fronzaglia

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Alli Fronzaglia is a hiking guide, naturalist, and community volunteer. Originally from New England, she and her family have settled down in Boulder for the long haul. When she's not hiking or running on Boulder's trails, Alli is hitting the water with her standup paddleboard. She writes to inspire others to get outside and play. Alli serves on the board of the PLAY Boulder Foundation and she's the co-founder of Boulder Hiker Chicks.

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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: Walden Ponds

Spring has arrived in Boulder County and our open space is bustling with activity. As the temperatures warm and the days lengthen, both residents and visitors a...

Alli Fronzaglia · May 19, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Boulder’s Backyard Challenge: The Triple Sanitas

If you hike in Boulder, you’re probably quite familiar with Mount Sanitas. The Sanitas network of trails provides a variety of options just minutes from downtow...

Alli Fronzaglia · May 04, 2016 · 4 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: The Walker Ranch Loop

It’s less than 10 miles from downtown Boulder, but somehow Walker Ranch feels much farther away in both space and time. The 7.8-mile loop that winds through the...

Alli Fronzaglia · Apr 20, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Rediscovering Mt. Sanitas: The Sunshine Canyon – Lion’s Lair – Summit Loop

There are few Boulder trails more heavily traveled than the Mount Sanitas Trail. The classic south ridge route to the summit receives hundreds of hikers and run...

Alli Fronzaglia · Mar 23, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Family Hike: Bald Mountain

It’s not easy finding a hike that pleases everyone in the family. It can’t be too hard or the little ones will burn out quickly. It can’t be too easy or the old...

Alli Fronzaglia · Mar 09, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: Red Rocks Trail at Settlers Park

Boulder’s most famous rocks are undoubtedly the Flatirons. The five sandstone slabs, rising up over the city from the eastern flanks of Green Mountain, are visi...

Alli Fronzaglia · Feb 22, 2016 · 3 min read
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Cycling

Boulder Field Trip: Rabbit Mountain

When Boulderites leave the bubble in search of new adventures, many of us automatically head west toward the towering peaks of the Rockies. But Boulder County i...

Alli Fronzaglia · Feb 15, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Get Geared Up for Winter Hiking

Let’s do a little visualization, Boulderites. Imagine a typical summer day in Boulder with temps in the 80’s, a gentle breeze, and trails lined with wildflowers...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jan 25, 2016 · 5 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: Green Bear Trail

Popular trails are popular for a reason. They’re close to town, easy to access, and they connect with other equally popular trails. Often they form a loop or al...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jan 14, 2016 · 3 min read
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Feature Articles

Boulder Field Trip: White Ranch Open Space Park

We all consider ourselves lucky to have access to over 45,000 acres of open space in the city of Boulder (and an additional 100,000 acres maintained by Boulder...

Alli Fronzaglia · Dec 23, 2015 · 4 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: Historic Rattlesnake Gulch

What do you get when you take a pristine canyon hike and throw in 100-year old hotel ruins and an historic railroad? You get Rattlesnake Gulch – your cure for t...

Alli Fronzaglia · Dec 10, 2015 · 3 min read
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Outdoors

Hike Boulder: Best Thanksgiving Day Trails

Spending time with family and friends, sharing food and drink, and showing gratitude for our blessings – that’s Thanksgiving. As Boulderites, something we’re al...

Alli Fronzaglia · Nov 25, 2015 · 4 min read