Front Range Objectivism (FRO) is an organization dedicated to understanding and advocating Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism along the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies.

Be sure to join FRO's Announcement E-mail List to receive announcements of major FRO news and events.

What Do We Do?

• SnowCon Conference: FRO hosts a mini-conference in Frisco and/or Denver, Colorado in mid-March every year.
• Objectivism Study Groups: Five different study groups meet every month along the Front Range to discuss Objectivist writings in a friendly atmosphere.
• Social Gatherings: FRO organizes lively outings and socials for its active and potential members.
• Supper Talks: FRO brings knowledgeable Objectivist speakers to Denver for dinner lectures several times per year.
• Online Discussion and Activism: "FRODO" is a semi-moderated e-mail list for sharing news and activist opportunities.
• Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups: Five groups have discussed Ayn Rand's epic novel Atlas Shrugged in-depth in twenty weekly meetings.
• Fundraising: FRO raises money once a year for the Ayn Rand Institute's Free Books to Teachers Program in Colorado.

FRO Members Speak

"After reading Atlas Shrugged, I was desiring to meet and discuss Ayn Rand's ideas with like-minded individuals. FRO more than fulfilled that desire for me. I am still very much a student of Objectivism, but being a member of FRO has helped me understand much of the philosophy in a short time, and apply it to my daily life." — Kelly Valenzuela, Financial Planning Assistant

"When I came to Colorado I felt an immediate sense of community with FRO. It is the most dedicated and best-organized Objectivist community group I've found in the country. It is, above all, an invaluable resource for the regular, interactive study of Objectivism--even for someone who's been already studying Objectivism for 15 years." — Ben B., Philosophy Professor.

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Contact FRO

Be sure to join FRO's Announcement E-mail List to receive occasional announcements of major FRO events. If you have questions about Front Range Objectivism, please e-mail fro@frontrangeobjectivism.com.

FRO was established in 1988 by Lin Zinser, now of the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights in Washington, DC. From 2008 to 2012, FRO was lead by Diana Hsieh of Philosophy in Action. Santiago Valenzuela (santiago@frontrangeobjectivism.com) now leads FRO. FRO's activities are made possible by a dedicated group of Objectivist volunteers.