Media Resources
Is your Colorado newsroom running a story or planning to cover a recent event on Rollins Pass or about the Moffat Tunnel—and do you need footage and interviews for your news story? Our Media Resources page can get you connected with us quickly.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE MEDIA WORKING ON A NEWS STORY?
We likely have the largest collection of still, video, timelapse, and archival B-roll footage (ground-based and aerial) that exists anywhere documenting the terrain and every feature or landmark of Rollins Pass (Corona Pass) and the historic Moffat Tunnel from various angles, in every season, and in different lighting conditions. Our extensive archive comprises dozens of terabytes of HD, 4K, and 5K+ ultra-high-definition footage.
All drone photography was flown under an FAA Part 107 certificate and all flights complied with the rules set forth by the FAA for UAS flights within the United States; no drones took off, landed, or were operated from wilderness. B. Travis Wright, MPS is a representative with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) as a DronePro to help establish a positive safety culture within the aviation community.
We’ve collaborated with many newsrooms for projects over the years and we have redundant terrestrial and satellite-based high-speed internet connections to upload large format photographs and high-definition video files to your team quickly. If the news story is urgent, please text us (preferred) or call us twice in under 3 minutes and we will do our best to respond to you.
Our HD and 4K+ footage library includes, but is not limited to: Rollinsville, Baltimore, Tolland, Mammoth, East Portal of the Moffat Tunnel, Ladora and Tunnel 31, Antelope, Spruce Wye, Yankee Doodle Lake, Guinn Mountain, Jenny Lake (Dixie Lake), Dixie Siding, Needle’s Eye Tunnel, Devil’s Slide Trestle and Phantom Bridge—known collectively as the Twin Trestles, Buttermilk Falls, Corona, King Lake, Mount Epworth, Corona Lake, Pumphouse Lake, Deadman’s Lake, Ptarmigan Point, Sunnyside, Riflesight Notch Trestle, the Loop and Tunnel 33, Ranch Creek Wye, Forest and Morgan Spurs, Arrow, Pacific Siding, Irving Spur, West Portal of the Moffat Tunnel, the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, and all the way to Tabernash… and everywhere in between.
FOR IMAGES/FOOTAGE WE’VE SHARED PREVIOUSLY: If there’s interest in using the images or footage we shared previously for future articles and/or news stories, please reach out. We kindly request awaiting positive confirmation before proceeding with their use in future publications and to re-verify the appropriate entity for crediting the images and/or footage. Thank you.
Please contact us for media asset requests and we will make a Dropbox folder available to you with content.
MEDIA VISITS AND AREA TOURS
Preserve Rollins Pass is committed to sharing the historical and ecological significance of Rollins Pass with the public. We welcome media representatives on assignment (or visiting the area on holiday) and are happy to assist in coordinating your visit to this treasured area, regardless of season. We can provide historical tours, guided hikes, and interviews with us on the preservation of Rollins Pass.
We ask that all media requests for tours be made at least 10 days in advance. Please understand that we may not be able to accommodate last-minute requests (although we do our best to accommodate breaking news), and we reserve the right to decline any request that does not align with our mission. Requests for additional guests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We encourage visits during off-peak periods (typically Mondays through Thursdays) to ensure a more focused and meaningful exploration of Rollins Pass.
INTERVIEWS AND FOOTAGE (B-ROLL, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND IMAGES—INCLUDING HISTORICAL IMAGES)
Members of the media can contact Preserve Rollins Pass by email at [email protected], by texting/calling 720.663.9446 (text preferred), or by reaching out to us on Facebook Messenger, with any media inquiries. Please include your contact information, topic, questions, and publishing deadlines or on-air cut-off times.
MEDIA RESOURCES: ABOUT PRESERVE ROLLINS PASS
OVERVIEW ON PRESERVE ROLLINS PASS
Preserve Rollins Pass encourages the responsible visitor to take care of the pass along with its vast 12,000 years of history for the next generation; we also safeguard Rollins Pass and Moffat Tunnel chronology, photographs, stories, structures, and landscapes.
Preserve Rollins Pass strives to fulfill a Native American adage: “In every deliberation, consider the impact of decisions on the next seven generations.” As one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places, prehistoric and historic preservation of Rollins Pass are paramount.
Through partnerships with state and federal representatives, Native American tribes, special interest groups across the nation, archaeologists, historians, and university professors, Preserve Rollins Pass applies strategic pressures to protect the integrity of this national historic district. Credited for their professional facilitation, negotiation best practices, and ability to deliver a “master class on how to make a point,” Preserve Rollins Pass makes the case for preservation, delivered through breathtaking videography and photography, modern marketing, technology, and presentation skills. These efforts—combined with active volunteer and public outreach, education, and field archaeology—have culminated in the collapse of significant threats to the area, including a proposed federal land exchange involving Rollins Pass.
Co-founder, B. Travis Wright, MPS is a 2022 Colorado Preservation Inc. State Honor Award recipient for his advocacy of Rollins Pass, is President of the Board of the Grand County Historical Association, and is Vice Chair of the Gilpin County Historic Preservation Commission. Kate and Travis were recognized with the Partner of the Year award by Headwaters Trails Alliance in appreciation of their contributions to the meticulous planning and logistics related to the area in 2023.
To learn how to help advance historic preservation of this incredible and non-renewable resource containing 12,000 years of history, please email [email protected]. Learn more about getting involved by visiting our pages on providing constructive public comments, donating your time and resources, subscribing to our newsletter and social media channels, and exploring additional ways to take action.
Thank you for your help, time, and support!
—B. Travis Wright, MPS and Kate Wright, MBA
OUR PRIOR PRESS RELEASES
Press Releases by, or on behalf of, the authors of Preserve Rollins Pass, B. Travis Wright, MPS and Kate Wright, MBA are displayed and downloadable on this page.
OUR PRIOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
B. Travis Wright, MPS & Kate Wright, MBA tour Colorado presenting on Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel in front of audiences of 50 to more than 200, depending on the size of the venue. Our prior speaking engagements are listed on this page.
OUR PRIOR MEDIA COVERAGE
Our prior media, press coverage, and mentions in book acknowledgments are listed on this page.
MEDIA RESOURCES: PRONUNCIATION GUIDE & ACCURACY ASSURANCE VERIFICATION
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Rollins: The emphasis is on the first syllable. The “o” sound is like the “o” in “hot.” Avoid pronouncing it as “Roll” + “ins”; instead, it’s commonly pronounced as “RAW-linz” or “RAH-linz.”
Corona: “Corona” (cuh-ROH-nuh): The stress falls on the second syllable, and the “o” sound is pronounced like the “o” in “go.” This pronunciation is identical to “Corona” in “Corona Virus.”
Moffat: The emphasis is on the first syllable. Pronounce it as “MOFF-it,” where “Moff” rhymes with “off” and “it” is pronounced like the word “it.” Avoid pronouncing it as “Mof” + “fat”; instead, it’s commonly pronounced as “MOFF-it.”
ACCURACY ASSURANCE VERIFICATION SERVICES
We are honored to offer assistance by providing information, quotes, and clarifications regarding Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel. We also extend a standing offer to every journalist who reaches out to us: we encourage you to send us the full work product prior to publication, and we are committed to promptly and confidentially reviewing it with attention to detail.
While it is common for journalists to offer us the chance to review direct quotations, the review process often stops there. We understand there may be concerns about editorial independence and the risk of unplanned leaks or premature publication. Our sole intention in requesting this review opportunity is to help verify standalone facts for accuracy and completeness—not to alter your story or debate word choices. If preferred, we can conduct this review over the phone to maintain the confidentiality of the written format.
We have frequently collaborated with the Denver Public Library and the Carnegie Library in Boulder, Colorado, to correct instances where archival photographs were mislabeled. We have also been entrusted with advance copies of books, articles, and journals, allowing us to identify and address potential issues before publication, all while ensuring the confidentiality of the content. This proactive approach helps us provide accurate feedback and corrections, supporting the integrity of the final work.
We are genuinely invested in the media’s success and committed to ensuring that the story of Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel is presented accurately. Ensuring factual precision not only upholds the integrity of the story but also strengthens the article’s credibility as a trusted source of information for future generations. To highlight the importance of historical and geographical accuracy, here are several anonymized instances of regrettable factual inaccuracies about the region: references to Native American fauna hunted without archaeological evidence; erroneous elevation specifications of the pass; inaccuracies regarding the names of local lakes; inconsistencies concerning the timing of historical events; geographical misplacements placing features miles away from the pass; inaccurate assertions of road closures in areas where accessibility remains unobstructed; and confusion surrounding the construction and inauguration dates of the Moffat Tunnel, among other discrepancies. In short, we’re here to help in any way we can.
CONTACTING US ABOUT THE ROAD STATUS OR WITH A GENERAL ROLLINS PASS OR MOFFAT TUNNEL QUESTION?
Seeking to contact us about the status of the Rollins Pass (Corona Pass) road? We provide the most up-to-date information (updated every week of the year and often daily) on the Rollins Pass Road Status page. All current information is available on our road status page, which we update frequently, even while on Rollins Pass using cellular or satellite internet.
We also have a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions page—chances are excellent we’ve already answered your question there!
The primary purpose of our work is to inform the public.
