Plan a Safe Outdoor Activity

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Choose Your Activity Type

SunUp supports 12+ specific activity types because UV exposure varies significantly by activity. Swimming exposes your skin to reflected UV from water (adds ~10% to effective UV). Skiing at altitude adds UV from both elevation (4% per 1,000 feet) and snow reflection (85%). Gardening typically means extended face and arm exposure during peak UV hours. Running and cycling involve sustained movement in direct sun. SunUp adjusts its calculations for each of these exposure patterns. Available activities include: Hiking, Running/Jogging, Beach/Swimming, Cycling, Gardening, Skiing/Snowboarding, Fishing/Boating, Golf, Children's Play, Camping, Outdoor Work/Construction, and General Outdoor Activity.

Try it in the app:

Tap "Activity" and scroll through the list. Select the activity that best matches what you will be doing.

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Pro tip:

If your activity isn't listed, choose the closest match or use "General Outdoor Activity" — it applies standard UV exposure with your skin type calculation.