See Your Name in Print
Do you have old photographs, videos, stories, or documents relating to Rollins Pass handed down through the generations?
HELP WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE ROLLINS PASS AND MOFFAT TUNNEL STORIES
What if cleaning your closet, basement, or attic meant you could see your name in print alongside family photograph(s)?
A massive project is underway, covering the history of Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel in Colorado. To best capture every angle as well as the history of this beloved mountain pass, we are seeking high-resolution photo, slide, Polaroid, negative, and digital contributions from you, your family, and friends. From historic photos of the wagon days, to the railroad era, to family excursions by car—your photos are requested (covering Moffat Depot in Denver to Lincoln Hills, Rollinsville, Baltimore, Tolland, Mammoth, East Portal, Jenkinsville, Newcomb, Ladora and Tunnel 31, Antelope, Spruce Wye, Yankee Doodle Lake (Lake Jennie), 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, the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, and all the way to Tabernash… and everywhere in between). Open old family photo albums and consider contributing your images to an upcoming book—see your name in print!
We’re hard at work on yet another book about Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel—and we’d love your help!
What are we looking for?
- Scenes featuring Rollins Pass, the Moffat Tunnel, Tolland, East Portal, West Portal, Rollinsville, Fraser, and Winter Park from the 1860s to present day.
- Photographs, images, slides, stereograph cards, documents, and postcards. If you’re scanning something, scans should be at least 600 DPI—if your scanner is capable, scans of 1200 DPI (or more) are preferred.
- Be sure you (or your family) took the photographs so that we can clear the appropriate copyright with you.
- Stereograph cards and postcards are generally out of copyright, so those are great as well.
- Don’t have or can’t find photographs but have stories? Still reach out to us: we’d love to include as many of those as possible, too!
OUR COMMITMENT TO AUTHENTIC IMAGERY: WE DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC OR ARTIFICIALLY-GENERATED IMAGES
All photographs and video we use and publish are directly made with a camera, except for scanned images or archival video of historical significance. We do not use synthetic or artificially-generated images that appear lifelike. While we may employ smart tools or AI-powered enhancement techniques, these methods do not result in significant alterations to the image as a whole, nor do they create misleading representations. The enhancements we apply do not modify the appearance of the subject beyond the way the subject appears in nature.
Common questions about this process are answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
To begin the process and eventually see your name in print, please email [email protected]
Authorization, Disclaimer, Waiver, and Release
By choosing to upload and/or submit images, I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to The Authors of “Rollins Pass” the right to reproduce, take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute, and make use of any and all photos I contribute to be used in and/or for financial gain including, but not limited to, publications, books, flyers, posters, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, press kits, publicizing a book, associated programs, marketing materials/exhibitions and submissions to book publishers, websites, social networking sites, presentations, documentaries, or other print and digital communications or for any other related lawful purpose without payment or any other consideration. This authorization extends to all languages, media, formats, and markets now known or hereafter devised. The authorization shall continue indefinitely. I understand and agree that these digital materials shall become the property of The Authors and will not be returned. In addition, I understand that images and/or content I contribute may not be included in the final work product(s). I further waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy. I waive any right to royalties, other compensation, or other monetary or non-monetary benefit arising or related to the use of the content and/or photograph(s). I further hereby hold harmless and forever release and discharge The Authors from all liability, petitions, claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
The primary purpose of our work is to inform the public.