Cross Country Magazine

New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified.

New out-and-return hang gliding record set in Kenya – The British hang glider pilot Jeremy Soper has completed a 377km out-and-return flight in Kenya, setting a new world record if ratified. – xcmag.com?p=126755?utm...

Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding"

Skywalk unveil Mescal 7 (EN A) – Skywalk have launched a new version of their EN-A Mescal. Its mission? "To give new pilots the easiest and safest entry into paragliding" – xcmag.com?p=126681?utm...

Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo.

Race report: Monarca Paragliding Open 2026 – The 21st Monarca Paragliding Open concluded 17 January, seeing almost 130 pilots compete in five tasks in Valle de Bravo. – xcmag.com?p=126599?utm...

Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A.

Niviuk release Koyot 6 (EN-A) – Niviuk has a new school wing. The Koyot 6 and its lightweight version, the Koyot 6 P bring new developments to their popular EN-A. – xcmag.com?p=126580?utm...

Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task.

Race Report: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – Colombian pilot Cesar Urrego has won the opening Sports Class Racing Series event of the year after a dramatic victory on the final task. – xcmag.com?p=126540?utm...

Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series.

Brett Janaway named Cross Country Pilot of Year 2025 – This year the Cross Country Pilot of the Year award goes to Brett Janaway, the founder and organiser of the SRS series. – xcmag.com?p=126429?utm...

AirDesign moves to Switzerland Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm.

AirDesign moves to Switzerland – Austrian company AirDesign is to move to Switzerland with Eigertour director Michael Witschi taking over at the helm. – xcmag.com?p=126053?utm...

Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026 We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals

Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026 – We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals – xcmag.com?p=126273?utm...

Flare announce the new Bandit The latest wing off the Flare production line is the Bandit, designed for coastal soaring, windy days and aimed at advanced pilots.

Flare announce the new Bandit – The latest wing off the Flare production line is the Bandit, designed for coastal soaring, windy days and aimed at advanced pilots. – xcmag.com?p=126418?utm...

Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026 Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose?

Win a wing in our Prize Draw 2026 – Now's the very best time to join the family and subscribe. You could win a new paraglider of your choice in our draw – what would you choose? – xcmag.com?p=125981?utm...

Winter Eigertour 2026: ‘Strong wind and snow showers’ Strong winds, snow showers and high avalanche risk characterised the fifth edition of the Winter Eigertour, which took place at the weekend

Winter Eigertour 2026: ‘Strong wind and snow showers’ – Strong winds, snow showers and high avalanche risk characterised the fifth edition of the Winter Eigertour, which took place at the weekend – xcmag.com?p=126401?utm...

Niviuk release Arrow 2 P harness The Arrow P 2 harness is an ultralight harness with an aerodynamic fairing, now more robust with key improvements in safety and durability

Niviuk release Arrow 2 P harness – The Arrow P 2 harness is an ultralight harness with an aerodynamic fairing, now more robust with key improvements in safety and durability – xcmag.com?p=126199?utm...

Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned

Preview: SRS Gin Edition Colombia 2026 – The SRS 2026 season launches in Roldanillo, Colombia this weekend. Almost 130 pilots are registered, with seven tasks planned – xcmag.com?p=126287?utm...

New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026 The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia

New year, new season – what’s on in January 2026 – The new year is kicking off with several big comps around the world including in Mexico, Colombia and Australia – xcmag.com?p=126188?utm...

Ozone Sublite released Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency".

Ozone Sublite released – Ozone have released the Sublite, an ultra-light, submarine-type competition harness which has “proven its exceptional efficiency". – xcmag.com?p=125801?utm...

Vintage classic free-flight films re-released Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released

Vintage classic free-flight films re-released – Some of the classic films and documentaries from the early days of paragliding have been digitally restored and re-released – xcmag.com?p=125701?utm...

BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience

BGD launch Typhoon paramotor wing – BGD have launched the Typhoon, a lightweight reflex paramotor wing “made for adventuring”, aimed at pilots with a wide range of experience – xcmag.com?p=125687?utm...

Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife, winning all five tasks.

Maxime Pinot sweeps Tenerife pre-PWC – The former world champion Maxime Pinot swept the board at the Spanish Pre World Cup in Tenerife, winning all five tasks. – xcmag.com?p=125422?utm...

From Norway with love – Free as a Bird A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors

From Norway with love – Free as a Bird – A seven month exhibition featuring the images of Merethe Leirvik and Ole Dalen flying around the world has seen 50k visitors – xcmag.com?p=125256?utm...

Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria

Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps Challenger – Applications have opened for the three-day Red Bull X-Alps Challenger race, which takes place 28-31 May 2026 in Austria – xcmag.com?p=125004?utm...

Cross Country paragliding gifts for 2025 From speed bars to best-selling books like Mastering Paragliding or Advanced Paragliding we can help with what to buy the pilot in your life

Cross Country paragliding gifts for 2025 – From speed bars to best-selling books like Mastering Paragliding or Advanced Paragliding we can help with what to buy the pilot in your life – xcmag.com?p=124902?utm...

Adrenalin Base release 100g harness The Chamonix based manufacturer Adrenalin Base has launched a string harness that’s 100g in the smallest size.

Adrenalin Base release 100g harness – The Chamonix based manufacturer Adrenalin Base has launched a string harness that’s 100g in the smallest size. – xcmag.com?p=124808?utm...

Chabre Open returns in June 2026 The Ozone Chabre Open is to take place 27 June to 4 July 2026 at the well-known cross country site of Laragne, France.

Chabre Open returns in June 2026 – The Ozone Chabre Open is to take place 27 June to 4 July 2026 at the well-known cross country site of Laragne, France. – xcmag.com?p=124754?utm...

Registration opens for Wanaka hike-and-fly New Zealand's Wanaka hike-and-fly race has opened registrations for the event, which takes place 27 February to 2 March.

Registration opens for Wanaka hike-and-fly – New Zealand's Wanaka hike-and-fly race has opened registrations for the event, which takes place 27 February to 2 March. – xcmag.com?p=124763?utm...

K2 films play at Kendal Mountain Festival Two of the three flights from the summit of K2 were the headline paragliding films to play at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival.

K2 films play at Kendal Mountain Festival – Two of the three flights from the summit of K2 were the headline paragliding films to play at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival. – xcmag.com?p=124721?utm...

Startup launches drone towing The Shenzen-based drone startup Blue Wing recently unveiled details of its unique drone-powered towing operation.

Startup launches drone towing – The Shenzen-based drone startup Blue Wing recently unveiled details of its unique drone-powered towing operation. – xcmag.com?p=124599?utm...

Stubai Cup Paragliding Testival 2026 postponed Organisers of the annual Stubai Cup testival have announced they are to postpone the 2026 event due to building works at the school.

Stubai Cup Paragliding Testival 2026 postponed – Organisers of the annual Stubai Cup testival have announced they are to postpone the 2026 event due to building works at the school. – xcmag.com?p=124601?utm...

AirDesign release BoxR open harness AirDesign, the Innsbruck based Austrian manufacturer, has unveiled their new upright harness, the BoxR for easy flying.

AirDesign release BoxR open harness – AirDesign, the Innsbruck based Austrian manufacturer, has unveiled their new upright harness, the BoxR for easy flying. – xcmag.com?p=124491?utm...

Bir 2025: “Don’t push too deep” As the season starts to wind down in Bir, India, pilots are being warned to stay safe following a series of incidents.

Bir 2025: “Don’t push too deep” – As the season starts to wind down in Bir, India, pilots are being warned to stay safe following a series of incidents. – xcmag.com?p=124447?utm...

Insta360 announce X4 Air Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”.

Insta360 announce X4 Air – Insta360 have launched a lighter and cheaper alternative to the flagship Insta360 X5 for “everyday adventures”. – xcmag.com?p=124412?utm...