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François Montuori buckles up ahead of launching during the Dolomiti SuperFly 2024. Photo: Yanis Lasblats

‘This is Your Day’: Inside the Dolomiti SuperFly 2024

François Montuori takes us inside the heart of an elite hike-and-fly race – this year’s five-day Dolomiti SuperFly in the Dolomites
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At home in Algodonales, Spain

On launch with: Marcelo Sanchez

The new Junior World Champion Marcelo Sanchezon talks to Joanna Di Grigoli about learning to fly and setting Spanish records
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PWC Gourdon 2024. Photo: Marcus King

Baptiste’s world-class World Cups

France, and Baptiste Lambert, continued their domination of the competition scene at the PWC in the final two events of the 2024 season
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Martin Jovanski, second left, with his teammates in France last year Photo: Marcus King

My Flying Life: Martin Jovanoski

We talk to Martin Jovanoski, paragliding guide and competition pilot, on what matters most to him
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Flow paraglider in the air. Photo: Marcus King

How to: Pee in the air (yep!)

It is critical we keep hydration levels up to maintain good focus when we fly, but how do we manage the need to pee while airborne?
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Théo de Blic in Brienz, 2024

Théo de Blic: Learning from my ‘failures’ 

Théo de Blic had his best acro season ever in 2024. They say you learn more from failures, but Théo learnt a lot from the year's successes
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Coupe Icare 2024: All the new paragliders and harnesses

The annual Coupe Icare took place from 17-22 September 2024. We trawled the gear tents to find out what's new
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Red Bull X-Alps 2025: All the rookies revealed 

Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup for 2025's race. The field of 35 pilots is an even mix of veterans and rookies
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Paragliding in Bir, India. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Destination: Bir, India

There are two sides to Bir/Billing in the Indian Himalayas: The beginner-friendly front ridge and then, more extreme, "the back"
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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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