• Subscribe
  • My Account
  • Basket
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues
Cross Country Magazine  Logo
  • Join
    • Subscribe Today
    • Why Subscribe?
    • Check My Subscription
    • Buy Gift Subscription
  • Explore
    • News
      • All News
      • Latest Gear
      • Comps and Events
    • Flying Culture
      • Adventure and inspiration
      • Explore Sites Worldwide
      • Pilots and profiles
    • Fly Better
      • Techniques and Skills
      • Masterclasses
      • Weather
      • Safety
    • Gear Guide
      • Design Insights
      • EN-A Wing Reviews
      • EN-B Wing Reviews
      • EN-C Wing Reviews
      • EN-D/CCC Wing Reviews
      • Hike&Fly Reviews
      • Paramotor Gear Reviews
      • Technology Reviews
      • Harnesses Reviews
      • Accessory Reviews
      • New Pilot's Gear Guide
    • Magazine
      • Current Issue
      • Previous issues
  • Shop
    • Shop Home
    • Accessories
    • Books
    • Digital Books
    • Paraglider Bags
    • Pilot Wear
    • Single Issues

Other

Cumunolimbus cloud

Classic Flying Stories: The Croatian Survivor

Read More
Otto Lilienthal

Classic Flying Stories: A Leap of Faith

Read More

On board with Gavin McClurg: Full Stalls and Wingovers

The Skipper, Gavin McClurg, reminds us of two of the most important lessons paraglider pilots can, and should, learn
Read More

On board with Gavin McClurg: Counting Kilometres

Online contests – friends or foe? Paragliding is about more than counting kilometres, right?
Read More

On board with Gavin McClurg: Preparing to go big

Gavin McClurg explains why if you want to fly big distances by paraglider, you need to think about a lot more than just the flying
Read More

On board with Gavin McClurg: Planning for the Big Trip

Gavin McClurg talks about how to go about planning your first big paragliding adventure
Read More

On board with Gavin McClurg: Training and execution

Gavin McClurg once asked Russell Ogden what makes a paragliding champion. Russell's reply was an interesting one ...
Read More

Onboard with Gavin McClurg: On Purity and Potential

Host of the Cloudbase Mayhem podcast, Red Bull X-Alps pilot and serious adventurer Gavin McClurg talks on his favourite subject: adventure
Read More
On glide during the Paragliding World Cup. Photo: PWCA

How to glide like a guru

Have you noticed how some pilots just seem to glide better? They arrive higher after every transition and almost seem to bounce along through the sky...
Read More
Launching in Nepal. Photo: Marcus King

Flying cross country on your first paraglider

Your first paraglider is your most important one. It is the bedrock of your flying career. You need to be totally comfortable on as safe a wing as possible
Read More
  • ‹‹
  • ‹
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • ›
  • ››

Current Issue

Cross Country 258:July 2025

From the Scottish Highlands to Peru and Jordan, issue 258 is packed with free-flight adventure plus the latest innovations
Find out more

Subscribe today

  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Print & Digital

€8.50
Per month
Select
  • Get instant online access to hundreds of articles and Masterclasses
  • Enjoy eight issues of Cross Country in digital and premium print, or digital only
  • Learn from the world’s best in six Masterclass Live Sessions
  • Benefit from exclusive discounts on equipment, books and courses
  • Gain the chance to win a new wing of your choice, twice a year

Digital

€4.50
Per month
Select

Digital & Print

€8.50
Per month
Select

GET IN THE CORE Enjoy our weekly newsletter

Learn fast with our Masterclasses

Quick Links +
  • Gear Guide
  • Fly Better
  • News
  • Gear News
  • Comps and Events
  • Magazine Issues
  • New Pilot's Gear Guide
  • Explore Sites Worldwide
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Join Now
  • beginnersguidetoparagliding.com
About Us +
  • About Us
  • The Team
  • Contact Us
  • How to Contribute
  • How to Advertise
  • Comp Sponsorship and Logos
  • Join Our Affiliate Scheme
  • Shop FAQs
  • Data Policy
  • Refunds and Returns Policy
  • Terms and Conditions of Use
XC Mag Logo
Join Us
Facebook Twitter Telegram Instagram YouTube
Copyright Cross Country Magazine
Cross Country International Ltd, Tollgate, Beddingham, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JZ UK Tel: +44 (0)1273 256 090