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

Muddy shoes at the Bornes to Fly. Photo: Michel Farrugia

Up One More: The Bornes to Fly 2013

How hard can hike-and-fly really be? Andy Pag found out when he signed up to the three-day Bornes to Fly in Annecy, France earlier this year.
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Veso Ovcharov in Pakistan

Off road in Pakistan: Veso Ovcharov’s spectacular photos

Veso Ovcharov, Francois Ragolski, Petar Loncar and Adrien Shams travelled to Pakistan for six weeks of out-of-this-world flying in May and June this year.
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Flying in the southern French Alps. Photo: Bruce Goldsmith

Which way to turn: Bruce Goldsmith’s Icaristics

Bruce Goldsmith discusses which way to turn – something we think about in every thermal each time we fly.
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On the Dune du Pyla. Photo: Tristan Shu

Tristan Shu on the Dune du Pyla

Who better to showcase the Dune du Pyla than Tristan Shu, one of the most exciting photographers in the sport of paragliding today.
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Paragliding coach Pat Dower. Photo: Ruth Churchill-Dower

How to get good at paragliding

Learning is straightforward, but becoming a good pilot is a blend of art, science and attitude. Pat Dower speaks to some top pilots and looks at the free-flight learning curve.
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The Asi Flynet 2

Asi Flynet 2 Bluetooth Vario reviewed

Paired with your smartphone or tablet it’s very handy – even allowing you to see where other people’s thermals are. Now that’s got to be cheating...
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Niviuk's Peak 3, EN D. Photo: Niviuk

Bangin’ Climbs: Niviuk Peak 3, EN D, reviewed

If you want to test fly a paraglider you may as well set a record when you're doing it.
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Nova's Mentor 3, reviewed in Cross Country 148. Photo: Hugh Miller

They’ve done it again: Nova Mentor 3, EN B, Reviewed

Marcus King reviews the Nova Mentor 3 in issue 148 of Cross Country magazine.
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Cross Country 148. Cover shot: Tristan Shu

Red Bull X-Alps 2013: Get a free digital copy of Cross Country magazine

Red Bull X-Alps exclusive: Discover Cross Country magazine – for free
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Felix Wolk touches down in Spain. Photo: Felix Wolk

Forever Young: Felix Wolk flies Castejon de Sos, Spain

Follow Felix Wolk as he rolls down to Spain to fly the endless winds of the Pyrenees.
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