Lift & heart rate data missing from a Garmin recording

If you're recording with a Garmin device, the data you see for lifts and heart rate in Slopes depends on your watch model and whether it supports Garmin’s December 2023 software update, which introduced continuous ski and snowboard tracking.

Limited Recording (No Lifts)

Garmin models that haven’t received this update only record GPS and heart rate data while you’re actively skiing or snowboarding downhill. Time spent on lifts or waiting is excluded, so Slopes can’t detect lifts and may show more “Resting” time than expected.

Full-Day Recording (With Lifts)

Garmin models that support the update keep recording during lift rides and between runs. On these devices, Garmin Connect sends GPS and heart rate data for both runs and lifts to Slopes, providing a complete view of your day.