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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.

82 articles on Your Boulder

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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: Royal Arch

When Boulder’s iconic Royal Arch Trail reopened on November 8th after being closed for nearly 14 months, the scene was more “Times Square” than “Open Space.” Hu...

Alli Fronzaglia · Dec 10, 2014 · 4 min read
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Lifestyle

Put a Bird on It (Boulder-Style): Boulder’s Backyard Birds

Ever since Portlandia told us to “Put a Bird On It,” birds have been trending strongly in pop culture. And in nature, birds have been doing quite well since the...

Alli Fronzaglia · Dec 03, 2014 · 4 min read
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Feature Articles

Your Guide to Winter Hiking In and Around Boulder

The leaves have fallen and we’ve already enjoyed our first snowstorm. It’s November in Boulder! With each passing day, it seems that fall is slipping away and w...

Alli Fronzaglia · Nov 25, 2014 · 6 min read
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Feature Articles

Boulder Hike of the Month: Saddle Rock

Before September 2013, Saddle Rock was a pretty badass trail. Climbing steeply up to 7,000 feet and highlighting one of the Boulder range’s prominent rock forma...

Alli Fronzaglia · Nov 05, 2014 · 3 min read
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Feature Articles

Hike Boulder: The Shanahan and Big Bluestem Loop

Boulder’s open space is full of tough climbs and summits, but there are times when you’re in the mood to meander a gentler course. Luckily for us, we’ve got ple...

Alli Fronzaglia · Oct 28, 2014 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Hiking with Tourists: Boulder’s Best Trails for Out-of-State Visitors

We know you’ve got ’em — parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and friends who live all over the country. At some point, they’ll be visiting you in Boulder and they...

Alli Fronzaglia · Oct 15, 2014 · 4 min read
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Hiking

Boulder Hike of the Month: The Panorama Point Loop

We’re pretty lucky here in Boulder. We don’t even have to leave the city limits to find miles of beautiful and challenging trails. But hiking at Chautauqua or S...

Alli Fronzaglia · Sep 23, 2014 · 3 min read
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About Your Boulder

Hiking with Kids in Boulder and Beyond: A Guide to Whine-Free Trail Days

Did your last family hike contain more moans and groans than oohs and ahhs? It’s OK, parents – we’ve all been there. You’re envisioning an idyllic afternoon of...

Alli Fronzaglia · Sep 18, 2014 · 5 min read
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Feature Articles

Boulder Hike of the Month: Green Mountain West Ridge

It’s no secret that Boulder’s Open Space offers a myriad of breathtaking, awe-inspiring, Instagram-worthy views. The problem? Many of them require hours upon ho...

Alli Fronzaglia · Aug 18, 2014 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Cross This Off Your Bucket List: The 5-Peak Boulder Traverse

Fourteeners, schmourteeners. As it turns out, the most epic summer hike is right here in our own backyard. In this hyper-athletic town, where it seems as though...

Alli Fronzaglia · Aug 07, 2014 · 4 min read