‘Hours’ hike estimates are low for me on high altitude hikes

[Arthur B]

Very nice tool. I uploaded six hikes, both high altitude and sea level. The ‘Hours’ estimates for the sea level hikes are similar to my actual measured values. The estimates for the high-altitude hikes are consistently lower than my actual measured performance. Attached table shows the comparison. Not sure if this is an issue or not. I’m a 78 year old guy in relatively good shape.

[Ryan Jordan]

Great data tracking, Art, thanks!

Did you calibrate using a FIT dataset? If so, can you post a screenshot of the altitude calibration chart that appears on the Ingest tab in the Calibration Modal?

Also – did you activate both of the altitude model settings on the Plan Inputs tab, just one (if so, which one), or neither?

[Arthur B]

Thanks for suggestion to try FIT dataset.  I created one Calibration Profile using high altitude FIT data from both treks; Ralakung and Kilimanjaro.  That made the error worse.  I then created a second Profile using data only from one trek; Ralakung.  But I am not able to figure out how to switch from the first to the second Calibration Profile.

I’ll explain my Altitude settings after I resolve how to change Calibration Profile.  I used appropriate settings for each trek.  I was acclimated on both Ralakung treks and the second Kilimanjaro trek. 

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