mtb chick you will love clipless and hubby is right they will help you with climbing.

One thing to do is practice, put them on and go out on the grass, hold onto a tree or fence and practice clipping in and out then let 'er rip........pedal and get the feel stay on the grass the fall (if) won't hurt so much. Practice, practice, practice........you won't need that much it's really easy once you get the hang of remembering to clip out at a stop, LOL.

I actually did all my practicing in doors as I didn't have grass to go out on, it didn't take long. You'll love it and never look back.

Enjoy! Keep challenging yourself.

Kate