Cross Country Magazine Issue 265

From exploring the hidden Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan to Island life in the far north and the tropics, Cross Country 265 (May / June 2026) has it covered.

Inside this issue:

• On Launch With – “I thought I was hallucinating.” Thomas Lone recalls seeing Antoine Girard above him on Broad Peak
• Top-land like a pro – “You need to think like a ballerina.” Kinga Masztalerz’s advice on this most important skill
• Inside Bhutan – “We read the cycles from the prayer flags.” Jorge Atramiz joins a rare trip to this Himalayan kingdom
• Fight or Flight – “No one I know has launched a paraglider on belay before.” Christian Black pushes hard in Peru
• Bali High – “When it rains, it pours.” Ignoring advice Ole Dalen heads to the Indonesian islands in the rainy season
• Love and Loss in Lofoten – “I did what any sane person would do.” Mymy Heissat tells Tarquin Cooper about learning to fly in the Arctic
• Seeing the Light – What’s the best way to protect your eyes in the air? Helmet, glasses or goggles? We find out
• Understanding Reflex – Re-what? It’s a crucial part of glider design but misunderstood. Bastienne Wentzel explains reflex

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