Oxysback: I am undoubtedly the worlds worst hill rider.... I STOP... lots. I pick a spot ahead, preferably in the shade, pull over, and stop. I let my heartrate and breathing get back to a normal level, then climb back on, and go again. If I need to stop again, I will. This behavior drives my BF nuts, but it's how I get up hills. On Bike Idaho, I leap frogged with people all the time... I could pass them when I was pedaling, then I'd stop, and they'd pass me. I had some great conversations with some of them and we encouraged each other up the hills. Go for it girl.... You can do those hills!