Magazine issues

Cross Country Magazine issues past and present. See what’s in each copy of Cross Country magazine and get a rundown of features, interviews and reviews. Available in full online from XC251. Looking to buy a back issue? Find them all here

Andy Howson flying from Braemar in the heart of the Cairngorms mountains on 7 April this year. Photo: Kieran Campbell

Cross Country Issue 258: July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
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Michi Maurer and Chrigel Maurer fly acro next to the Matterhorn. Photo: Andi Busslinger

Cross Country Issue 257: May / June 2025

We delve into the Red Bull X-Alps, the course, the kit and explore the new live tracking. Aside from that we ask “What if?” and much more.
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Flying above the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

Cross Country Issue 256: March / April 2025

Join us in celebrating the diversity in our sport, from winter ski-and-fly to cross-country flying adventures.
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An instructor and student preparing to launch a paraglider. Photo: Fabian Gasteiger

Cross Country issue 255: Feb 2025

Welcome to the Progression Issue – where we take a serious look at how pilots of all levels can keep on learning and getting better
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Paragliding in the Italian Dolomites

Cross Country Issue 254: Dec / Jan 2025

Ready for adventure? From winter thermalling to trips that change your life, the latest issue is packed with places to go and sites to fly
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Cross Country Issue 253: November 2024

'It’s the freedom to explore' – pilot profiles with Kinga Masztalerz, Marcelo Sanchez and Martin Jovanoski. Plus – adventure, design insight and all the new gear from the Coupe Icare Expo.
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Cross Country Issue 252: Sep / Oct 2024

“Every journey starts with a single step,” goes the saying. From the X-Peaks to flying from K2, here's what's inside the latest issue. Available to read online in full.
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Cross Country Issue 251: August 2024

From competition action to flying central Italy and gliding efficiently issue 251 is packed. Available to read online in full.
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Cross Country Issue 250: June/July 2024

Follow the energy, follow the flow – fly higher, fly further with Cross Country 250 (June/July 2024), out now
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Paragliding in the Pyrenees

Cross Country Issue 249: May 2024

From morning hike-and-fly to winning the Superfinal, it's all inside the latest issue
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