If I want Pa:HR metrics I just temporarily switch to Run, then note the numbers in the comments field and switch back to XC-ski
This is a very helpful beginner tip, thanks!
Yesterday I recorded my skinning up as walking on my watch so that I tracked elevation and HR, and the downhill in Slopes as downhill skiing. In TP, I noted the PA:HR and then switched it from walk to XC, so I think that workflow will work well. THanks!