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The Outdoors seems to be the place to test yourself and push yourself to limits never dreamed of. But at the same time it is still a family friendly environment for recreation and enjoyment at a leisurely pace followed by a picnic or meal in a mountain lodge. Regardless of the activity, being in nature, in all seasons, terrain or weather is an adventure – at all levels of expertise. Thus Horizons Sports will also have programmes about these topics / activities :
Technology & Equipment
Connected devices, batteries – rechargeable, drones, bikes, skis, poles, tents and shelters …
Clothes and fashion
Goggles, glasses
, outfits, shoes / boots …
Travel and adventure
Hiking, backpacking, camping, recreational vehicles, regional food, birds/animal watching, destinations …
Health
Fitness, survival/rescue, medical/injury, nutrition, skin protection …
Other topics
Green economy, silver economy, kids / education, photography …
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Horizons Sports aims to have the best stories, videos and programmes dedicated to all these outdoor sports :
Running / walking
Wild running, trail running, sky running, desert running, Nordic walk, Marathon, triathlon, trekking, hiking, backpacking, cross country, ultra-Marathon, orienteering …
Mountain (summer)
Climbing, mountaineering, base jump, wingsuit flying, trekking, canyoning, rafting, kayaking, paragliding, canoeing …
Mountain (winter)
Climbing, mountaineering, dogsled, snowboarding, skiing, trekking, snow shoe, hiking, ski mountaineering …
Cycling
Road cycling, mountain bike, fat bike, triathlon, E-Bikes …
Sea watersports
Wind surf, kite surf, Surf, Stand Up Paddle, Scuba diving, free diving, snorkeling …
Other outdoor sports
Fishing, cave exploration, outside ice hockey …