by Jim Bakos » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:35 am
The tram does contribute to the increased amount of people that enjoy the SJ wilderness compared to other southern California wilderness areas. But, the tram is also a huge asset for SAR missions in the SJ wilderness.
Things most of you haven’t noticed like: Circles painted on the lower paved parking lots for helicopter pads, a dedicated antenna and command post at the upper tram station, the tram personnel taking cars up early, or holding cars late for SAR teams, etc…
Secondly: We have a great Webmaster (prop’s to my pal Patrick!). We (he) tries to get information on the web in a timely manner. The press really loves the flow of information we provide, this leads to more accurate stories both printed and broadcast by the media. The media is going to report on the story anyway, it my as well be correct information.
The media exposure is a double-edged sword: On one hand it takes resources from us to keep the lines of communication open. But, on the other it gives us a wider base to solicit donations – being that donations are our sole source of funding for the equipment we use to rescue folks.
A symbiotic relationship: SAR+Tram+Media…
Hike safe!
--Jim
If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants -- Isaac Newton