New tech toys and outdoor adventures for sun-drenched months ahead
Words by LAURA BURSTEIN, MARTHA HAYES, and ELIZABETH VARNELL
Rivian Takes to the Dunes
Building on the success of its flagship electric truck and SUV, RIVIAN has unveiled the California Dune Edition, a bespoke model that pays homage to the brand’s home state. “The design team was inspired by the color and warmth of the beautiful, sun-drenched dunes of Southern California,” says Jeff Hammoud, chief design officer. The exterior wears a warm, neutral shade that echoes the shifting sands. Inside, a two-tone interior pairs earthy sandstone with black, crafted with durable, easy-to-clean materials. The California Dune Edition rides on the R1 trimotor powertrain, which delivers 850 hp and 1,103 lb.-ft. of torque, with an estimated range of 329 miles. It can launch from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and comes equipped with a Soft Sand mode for optimized performance in desert driving. rivian.com. L.B.
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Surfing Goes Electric
Traditionalists who think the word electric has no place coming before surfboard clearly haven’t been on a LIND CANVAS. Years in the making, the game-changing first release from a visionary brand rooted in both California and Sweden is finally ready to make waves. The creation of founders Alex Lind, Anders Dellson, and Mattias Soderhielmand looks and feels like a surfboard, but it doesn’t rely on the ocean — or, for that matter, the weather. Available in two lengths (6’3″ and 6’9″) and powered by a 20-kW drivetrain resulting in a speed of 37 mph, the Lind Canvas allows you to surf wherever there is water. The board, with a 97 percent efficient jet propulsion system and a water-cooled battery, is shaped from EPS foam and glassed in epoxy resin and weighs just 15 lb. Surf’s up! lind.surf. M.H.
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The Ultimate Player Arrives at Saint Laurent
Having collaborated with Bang & Olufsen on speakers and headphones, it was only a matter of time until Anthony Vaccarello and the Danish electronics company reimagined its original turntable. SAINT LAURENT RIVE DROITE is launching a limited series of Beogram 4000 series players that are transformed into 4000c modernized editions for its boutiques in Paris and L.A. Each is housed in a solid ziricote wood case and individually numbered, blending the efficiency and technical mastery of Jacob Jensen’s 1972 design with a modern look. Every unit’s hand-crafted dark wood frame and components match the presentation box complete with aluminum details. What’s spinning on the platter is up to you. 469 Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-4100; ysl.com. E.V.
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Yosemite’s Pitch Perfect Camping Spot
Yosemite is known for its spectacular granite cliffs, giant sequoia groves, and breathtaking waterfalls, so it’s not hard to see why upscale outdoor adventure company UNDER CANVAS chose it as the location for its first California camp offering. Opening mid-May, the 80-acre camp is situated in a prime location just 10 minutes from the west entrance of Yosemite National Park at Big Oak Flat Information Station. Immersing yourself in nature has never been so accessible — or luxurious. Think comfy king-size beds with USB battery packs, en suite bathrooms stocked with organic bath products, and West Elm–furnished lounges with locally sourced café-style dining. The amenities are so thoughtfully curated, you’d be forgiven for forgetting what you came to Yosemite for. undercanvas.com. M.H.
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Outdoor Soundscapes for Classical Notes
You don’t have to be a fan of classical music to go to an IN A LANDSCAPE: CLASSICAL MUSIC IN THE WILD concert. You may even get more out of it if you’re not. When classical pianist and naturalist HUNTER NOACK first took his trusty 1912 Steinway grand piano on a tour of the great outdoors in 2016, his goal was to introduce people from all walks of life to the genre and unite them. Something is clearly working. Now in his tenth season, Noack has performed more than 300 concerts to 75,000 attendees in locations as uniquely adventurous as ancient forests, mountaintops, and farms. The 2025 season across the American West boasts some of the most inspiring settings yet, as IN A LANDSCAPE partners with national parks, historical societies, and Native American reservations. Through the month of May there are six California performances, including at the San Francisco Botanical Garden and the Bellosguardo estate in Santa Barbara. Although the location is definitely a selling point, what really makes the show memorable is harder to define or predict. “What surprises me every concert are the moments of serendipity,” Noack says. “When the leaves blow or the birds dance perfectly in time with the music, as if choreographed by a divine hand.” inalandscape.org. M.H.
This story originally appeared in the Men’s Spring 2025 edition of C Magazine.
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