Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity

The backcountry skiing or snowboarding activity lets you switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activity Settings).

  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select an option:
    • Select Activities > Winter Sports > Backcountry Ski.

    • Select Activities > Winter Sports > Backcountry Snowboard.

  3. Select an option:
    • If you are starting your activity on a climb, select Climbing.

    • If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select Descending.

  4. Press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout to start the activity timer.
  5. If necessary, press Line drawing of the watch with a bottom button callout to switch between climbing and descending tracking modes.
  6. After you complete your activity, press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout, and select Save.
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November 2025