Our Story
Cross Country has been in the core of free flying since 1988.
The magazine was founded by Sherry Thevenot, in Dijon, France – then a crossroads for the international hang gliding community. And it has been owned and edited by pilots ever since.
We are continuously fascinated by free flying: the skills and tactics involved, the evolving equipment, the weather, the places we travel to, and the pilots we meet – many of whom become lifelong friends.
We never stop learning, and we never will, and that’s why publishing Cross Country continues to be such a joy.
Now enjoyed in over 80 countries, subscribers receive eight issues a year (in digital, or digital and premium print – our favourite). Subscribers also get instant access to hundreds of articles and coaching videos right here.
Additionally, since 2011, we’ve published a growing range of free flying books including Paragliding: The Beginner’s Guide, Understanding The Sky, Head in the Clouds, and many more.
