Hi all, this is my first post but I've been reading for awhile and have picked up so much helpful advice.

I've been mountain biking with my husband off and on for a couple of years. I would say I'm an intermediate mountain biker. I'm very comfortable going FAST downhill but I still struggle on the climbs. I just go too dang slow. Do any of you have advice on how to become a faster climber? Could I be relying on my granny too much? Not pushing myself hard enough? When I ride in a group, others tend to fly up the hills, and I always find myself a little ways back huffing and puffing. I ride a Santa Cruz Juliana and it's a little heavy I think. Any advice, tips, or tricks would be so helpful. Thanks!