ソニー・トロッター、、、なんていい人なんだ。
でも、ハワイで彼に何があったんだろうか???

ソニー・トロッター曰く:
もし、ほとんどの人がそうであるように今の生活に飽きてしまったなら、そして、スコーミッシュに移り住んで、したかった生活をすることを夢みたなら、その夢を見続けることができる素晴らしいビデオがある。音楽が少々煩わしいかもしれないが、美しい映像と素晴らしいマーケティングを見ることができる。

僕は昨年の夏、このコマーシャルに参加しないかと誘われて、そのときは自分が「自分はスコーミッシュの魂です」(注:確かに言っている)なんて言わされる道具になってしまうような気がして断った。このことで誰にも迷惑をかけていないことを祈っているけれど、そのときは、ただカメラとクルーの前に座って、そんな言葉を真顔で言うことはできないと思った。インポッシブル。山は魂だ。でも、それは自分じゃない。僕はただここで短い時間を使って精一杯楽しみたいだけの何でもない愚か者に過ぎない。そのフレーズは「自分はスコーミッシュの魂です」ではなくて、「これはスコーミッシュの魂です」であるべきだった。「自分は」は変だ。僕の意見だけどね。でも、コマーシャルが出来上がってよかった。僕たちのアウトドア活動や仲間、そしてそこでの平穏なライフスタイルのショーケースを造るために、彼らは素晴らしい仕事をしている。

でも、このYouTubeのファイルにはよくないところもある。もっとたくさんの人を登場させた方がよかった。素晴らしくてワイルドな「海から空まで」を形作る人々をもっと登場させるべきだった。理解しがたいことに、このフィルムはそれをなくしてしまっている。でも、忘れないでほしいのは、その人々はある時点ではみんな「部外者」だったということだ。移住者、異邦人・・・。では、何が彼らを地元の人にさせるのだろう。僕が最初にここに来たのは2000年だった。だいたい10年前だ。僕の友達の中には30年前に来た人もいるし、50年前に来た家族もいる。僕らはみんなどこかから移住をしてきているのだから、これからここに来て生活したいと思っている人々を歓迎するべきだ。そうだろう?

先月、僕は休暇を取ってリディアと一緒にハワイにいって、サーフィンをしてきた。そこで僕が感じたのは、そこに住むアメリカ人は自分たちのことを特別な人間だと思っていることだ。変な理由で。つまり、僕らはただの旅行者で彼らは一時的な居住者だから、彼らの方がぼくらよりも偉い、と。基本的に、サーフィンの世界のワーキングクラスの地元の白人は、(よい言葉が見つからないが)気むずかしいくそったれだ。そのことで、僕が二度とハワイに行かなくて、もうその土地の美しさを楽しんだり、くそったれでない人に会うのをやめるということではないけれど、でも、彼らはまるで、あまりの心地さに外部の人が移住したくなるのを防ぐかのように振る舞うんだ。たとえ移住してきても全く困らないとしても。僕はいろんなシーンで、彼らがわざわざ旅行者に意地悪をするのを見た。まるで、それが本土からきた白人男性の勤めの一部であるかのように。うっとうしいあきれ顔のブロンド女がスタバのコーヒーを持ちながら「私はニューヨークシティから飛行機で来て、冬の休みをビーチでのんびり過ごしているの。でもあなたが同じことをしようとしたらダメよ。私は特別。」なんてことを大声で言う。なんて愚かな!このメンタリティーは僕の骨にまで響く。なんというせせこましい心と自己中心的なマインドだろう。スコーミッシュに戻ったとき、ここが平和で誠実な土地だと改めておもった。僕は、スコーミッシュが10年後、50年後、100年後もそうあってほしい。でも誰がそれを保証できるだろうか?僕は、自分が旅行者だったときのことをずっと覚えているつもりだし、人にはできるだけフレンドリーにするつもりだ。でも、もし、できなかったら、ごめん、それはその日早々とプロジェクトに失敗した時か、君がハワイのハレイワからやってきた時だ。

注)ハワイの人がみんなくそったれという訳ではない。いままで会った中でも、もっとも地球に寄り添ってのんびり暮らしているクールな人たちにも会うことができた。でも、腐ったリンゴは他のリンゴもダメにしてしまう。どうか、僕らの生活への尊敬とやさしさと感謝を忘れないようにしよう。ここは素晴らしい世界なのだから。
■People - The Spirit of Squamish

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There are many good reasons why Squamish is known as the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada." A huge variety of outdoor activities are possible at the front door of the community. Squamish is renowned as a world-class location for several of these activities, some of which include windsurfing, rock climbing, and mountain biking.

Besides the array of outdoor activities, people choose Squamish because the community is made up of diverse people that are working together to find a balance between work, nature, and themselves. Whether your pleasure is sport, nature, arts, or culture; you will find a unique authenticity of ingredients in the makeup of Squamish.
■The Spirit of Squamish

Welcome to Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Located halfway between downtown Vancouver and Whistlers high alpine, Squamish is where the ocean meets the mountains in Sea to Sky country. It lies at the crossroads between incomparable outdoor recreation and unforgettable West Coast culture. Its where rugged landscapes and stunning vistas come together to create memorable adventures. Choose your own adventure today!

There are many good reasons why Squamish is known as the "Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada." A huge variety of outdoor activities are possible at the front door of the community. Squamish is renowned as a world-class location for several of these activities, some of which include windsurfing & kiteboarding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.

Besides the array of outdoor activities, people choose Squamish because the community is made up of diverse people that are working together to find a balance between work, nature, and themselves. Whether your pleasure is sport, nature, arts, or culture, you will find a unique authenticity of ingredients in the makeup of Squamish.

To find out more about about the activities and attractions of Squamish, BC visit http://www.TourismSquamish.com

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■Spirit of 2010 - The Spirit of Squamish

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Squamish is the Heart of 2010 and home to six local athletes representing Squamish and Canada during the 2010 Winter Games. Go Squamish Go!

Maelle Ricker - Snowboard Cross
Davey Barr - Ski Cross
Samuel Edney - Luge
Rob Fagan - Snowboard Cross
Justin Lamoureux - Halfpipe
Megan Tandy - Biathlon

Just minutes from most venues, Squamish will be bursting with action and activity in 2010. And as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, Squamish offers a wide range of outdoor adventure activities and family-friendly recreation for those moments when youre not cheering on the worlds best.

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■Rock Climbing - The Spirit Of Squamish

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Squamish is one of the worlds top rock climbing destinations. This is largely due to the deliciously sticky granite that is found all over town. Most famous of course is the Stawamus Chief, the second largest granite monolith in the world with enough routes to keep anyone busy for years. Here routes range from casual scrambles to 5.14 test pieces. Add this to the countless legendary boulders around town and you literally have a climbing paradise.

Its safe to say that if youre just starting out, or have been at it for years; youll find something to satisfy your rock climbing needs.
■Weekend Getaways - The Spirit Of Squamish

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Located halfway between downtown Vancouver and Whistlers high alpine, Squamish is where the ocean meets the mountains in Sea to Sky country. It lies at the crossroads between incomparable outdoor recreation and unforgettable West Coast culture. Squamish is where rugged landscapes and stunning vistas come together to create memorable adventures.

With ample time to soak in the beauty of the Squamish area, a two-day or weekend excursion will let you enjoy professionally guided adventure tours and activities, with time left over to sample great local food and entertainment.
■Mountain Biking - The Spirit of Squamish

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For mountain biking, its widely known that it really doesnt get much better than British Columbia. With the world famous extreme North Shore and Whistler a stones throw away, Squamish stands out with an unparalleled variety of trails.

Situated in a valley with surrounding mountains there are endless kilometers of mountain biking trails in Squamish for every skill level. From gentle cruises in the estuary and friendly cross country trails in the Alice Lake area, to hairball downhill descents on Diamondhead. No matter your skill level, you will not run out of satisfying single-track in this town.
■Kiteboarding - The Spirit of Squamish

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There are precious few spots on the globe where wind, water and land combine to provide flawless conditions for wind surfing and kite boarding. The Squamish Spit at the mouth of the Squamish River is one of those places with warm wind and sunshine.

While surrounding lakes make for good practice areas, those seeking the delicate balance necessary for high performance days need look no further than the Squamish Spit.
■Families - The Spirit of Squamish

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Squamish is the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. This doesn't mean that you have to be an "extreme" family to enjoy all that Squamish has have to offer. There is plenty to choose from for families. Whether it is a relaxing camping vacation at Alice Lake Provincial Park http://www.tourismsquamish.com/alice-... , learning about Canada's railway history at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park http://www.tourismsquamish.com/what-s... , or enjoying a float trip down one of our local rivers http://www.tourismsquamish.com/what-s... there are a range of activities in Squamish to keep everyone in your family happy.
■Balancing Work and Play - The Spirit Of Squamish

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Set in the ideal location just minutes from both Vancouver's downtown and Whistler's high alpine, Squamish is an exceptional meeting and convention destination. With professional and modern meeting facilities, plus an incomparable variety of outdoor adventure activities, Squamish offers the perfect balance between work and play. Discover a unique and affordable venue that's closer than you think, yet a world apart from the everyday.

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