LUXURY MAGAZINE
Spring/Summer 2024
Active Luxury: Athletic Wellness, Expedition Adventures, Gourmands On-the-Go
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A Look at Exclusive Golf Network Memberships
by Shaun Tolson
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Best Bike Trips For All
Larry Olmsted
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Fly Fishing: An Artful Immersion into Pristine Wilds
by Shaun Tolson
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The Secret to VIP Golf Experiences
BY Larry Olmsted
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Entry-Level Heli-Skiing Excursions at Top Resorts
by Larry Olmsted
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5 Top Ski Destinations for Olympic Fans
Larry Olmsted
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Heli-Skiing for the Ultimate Ski Experience
Larry Olmsted
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Nordic Escapes to Banff, Stowe and Beaver Creek
Deborah Frank
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New European golf getaways
BY Shaun Tolson
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Top 10 clubs, training aids, and golf accessories from the PGA Merchandise Show
BY Shaun Tolson
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Incredibly remote, cold-water diving connects you to the world’s most pristine and exotic oceanic habitats.
By Alexandra Cheney
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An Insider’s Guide to Vail’s Hidden Trails
By Chris Rogers
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6,000-Meter Himalayan Trekking Peak Climbing Adventures
By Chris Brinlee Jr.
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A Guide to Skiing the Dolomites
By Larry Olmsted
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Hit Better Than Average Golf Shots
Through its unwavering commitment to R&D, PXG is making golf more welcoming and fun, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the game.
By Shaun Tolson
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High Seas Adventures
You can have a great saltwater game fishing story of your own.
By Larry Olmsted
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Olympic Beginnings
As the United States’ best alpine skiers race for gold in Beijing, many of their Olympic dreams were born on small hills and at ski academies set in unexpected locales worth a visit.
Shaun Tolson
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Let the Games Begin
From Monaco to Kentucky, major international sporting events have resumed. It’s the return of bucket-list sports travel and these experts are the ones to know to secure VIP access, including all the pomp and circumstance that comes with it.
LARRY OLMSTED
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THE LUXURY LOOK
Play Room Whether splurging on an avant-garde, sculptural game table for the home or keeping it simple with a putting mat in the office, fun is what it’s all about.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANKIE BATISTA STYLING BY HEIDI MEEK
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Up the Ante
When temperatures drop, ice climbers both novice and expert descend on Colorado’s Ouray Ice Park—the United States’ premier ice climbing destination never disappoints.
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
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Powdered Perfection
For thigh-deep skiing, Japan is it, bar none. And unlike other destinations that get a lot of perfect powder, it lasts.
LARRY OLMSTED
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Sand, Sweat, and Gears
Dirt biking Baja California Sur is a loud, explosive thrill ride. Completing the trek with moto racing champion Kirk Russell shifts it to full speed—with a rest stop at Mexico’s newest concept hotel.
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
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Sports Hubs
There’s a real buy-in for resort communities offering amusement and amenities.
BY IRENE RAWLINGS
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THE LUXURY LOOK Row, Row, Row, and Go
A new machine with live-broadcasted workouts from the water can make you forget that you’re rowing indoors. Paired with a grab-and-go bag of simple exercise equipment, the duo achieves results in 30 minutes or less each day.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANKIE BATISTA STYLING BY HEIDI MEEK
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American Hot Shots
Sporting clays courses across the country are one-upping each other with more stations, new technology, and more interesting surrounds to enhance the game and better trick your instincts into thinking you’re taking aim at the real thing.
SHAUN TOLSON
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Northern California Trail Spin
Why hike it when you can bike it? That’s the premise behind the Tahoe Twirl, an adrenaline-infused bikepacking route that does not disappoint.
BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN REED OLSEN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN REED OLSEN
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Mountain Ski Report
A comprehensive focus on safety and an acknowledgment that this season is different.
IRENE RAWLINGS
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Gear Up
The best gear for slopes that see every snowy condition from powder, groomers, and hardpack to fresh tracks off-piste, crust, even chunder.
DAVID KEITH
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A Swiss Winter’s Tale
The Alpine towns of Arosa and St. Moritz deliver world-class skiing and dining, with a mountain of difference between them. Which resort is right for you?
DAVID KEITH
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Time for Telluride
The Colorado ski haven remains America’s best for enjoying an authentic Old West experience and all types of mountain terrain—from easy green cruisers to powdery bowls accessed via helicopter.
LARRY OLMSTED
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Showstoppers
These 10 items stood out among thousands showcased at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando earlier this year.
Shaun Tolson
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Extreme Altitudes
Near Mont Blanc, Eleven Experience runs a private hamlet specializing in adrenaline-pumping adventures.
CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
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Play Hard, Rest Easy
Looking for a fun way to get some physical activity on the yacht or in the backyard? Install a pickleball court. Then inflate the newest superyacht accessory for lounging around in the shade.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANKIE BATISTA
BY HEIDI MEEK
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Hiking the Alps
Sure, it’s physically demanding, but when it comes to nonstop, jaw-dropping views and well-earned pampering, the Tour du Mont Blanc is a worthy off-the-grid destination.
WRITTEN BY LARRY OLMSTED
PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR.
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The A to Z of Polo
An international affair, the sport of kings remains a ticket to the world for both the players and the tony crowds who follow the matches each year from Switzerland to Aspen to Argentina.
BY REBECCA BALDRIDGE
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Traversing the Links
Walk the fairways or ride? Whichever you prefer, there’s a golf cart, golf shoe, and stand bag to do it with style.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANKIE BATISTA STYLING BY HEIDI MEEK
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Volleys and Vines
Where to go when your passion for playing tennis matches your enthusiasm for drinking wine.
BY ROGER COX
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Private Ski Clubs
Escape the crowds with club memberships that provide perks and civility.
By Larry Olmstead
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Switching Gears
Make the change from off-the-rack skis, snowboards, and boots to custom-built equipment.
By Larry Olmstead
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Ski Touring Gear
An equipment list for an adventure in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
By Chris Brinlee Jr.
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The American Alps
A new ski tour route in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Photographed and written by Chris Brinlee Jr.
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The Call of the North
Wave hunters brave frigid conditions to surf the sea snow.
By Alexandra Cheney
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Ski Like a Local
Finding the best snow is easy with an insider’s know-how.
By David Keith
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Great Scots
A whole new level of luxury awaits golfers who make the trek to the birthplace of the game.
By Shaun Tolson
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Fly Fishing in the Land of Fire
The Rio Grande flows through a remote part of Argentina that offers up some of the largest brown trout in the world.
By Evan McGlinn
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Reel Luxury
The One&Only Palmilla is a sport fisherman’s dream.
BY EVAN MCGLINN
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Surfing Safari: No Swell Hunting Required
Purpose-built wave pools offer a convenient and controlled alternative.
BY ALEXANDRA CHENEY
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Surfing Safari: Puerto Rico
The Outer Reefs of Dorado Beach are rarely crowded.
BY ALEXANDRA CHENEY
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Untethered
Free diving is a sport that pushes the body’s limits to the edge.
BY DAVID KEITH
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Gear Up
The motorcycling equipment you need to make the most of your trip.
BY CHRIS BRINLEE JR