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

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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The view from the top. Photo: Judith Mole

XC Files: Testing, Testing, Throwing Your Reserve

Judith Mole throws her washing - numerous times...
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Honza Rejmanek. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Honza’s Weather: Understanding tongues and ramps of wind

'Wind does not establish itself in complex terrain in a nice even manner. Here it is helpful to apply metaphors such as tongues and ramps'
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Alpine Odyssey: Across the Alps by tandem paraglider

It’s a monster mission – to fly the length of the Alps. As the Red Bull X-Alps looms into view, Auréliane Ghigi and Francois le Hen reveal how last year they planned and flew their very own 950km Alpine vol-bivouac adventure...
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Bruce Goldsmith in flight

Bruce Goldsmith’s Icaristics: That sinking feeling

What do you do when you’re stuck in really strong sink?
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