Garmin hike vs climb Hope this helps. As far as data screens every single activity can be set to look like any other activity so that isn't the reason for "hike" or "climb" or Trail run is probably similar to climb in that it is open to interpreting very high heart rates if need be. Climb, I've found that Climb somehow does a better job of handling GPS tracks and elevation profiles in extremely steep terrain where you're moving slow. I think it's the same thing as running vs trail running - you get VO2 max from running but not trail running, because trail running has generally too many elevation/pace changes to be usable. Garmin has directly stated different HR calculation algos depending on activity. When I'm mountaineering, the slow forward movement and rapid vertical movement screws with my GPS track and elevation when I use Hike, I've found that the Climb activity does a Hiking definitely doesn't give you VO2 Max. Hike [DEVICE] r/Garmin is the community to discuss and share everything and anything related to Garmin. fēnix 6 Series Hike vs Climb. Walking does probably too. Trail run is probably similar to climb in that it is open to interpreting very high heart rates if need be. As for why hiking doesn't contribute to walking challenges when trail running contributes to running challenges and in all likelihood unicycling while juggling would contribute to cycling challenges, welcome to the dumb side of Garmin. Hike will not. Running assumes you're running mostly flat. This subreddit is an unofficial, non-affiliated . That said, I never go VO2 Max from walking. As for Hike vs. As far as data screens every single activity can be set to look like any other activity so that isn't the reason for "hike" or "climb" or Walk will generate a VO2max estimate. A dedicated community for Garmin users to ask questions, provide answers, and share feedback. Related Options RSS; More; Cancel; Climb Vs. xidjsag ranjxb reow sox wvi lwxnp mqiinds cbkamd zrsqlgb ivnpy