Quote Originally Posted by li10up
Once you find a gear you can make it up a hill in, next time try making it up in one higher (harder) gear. It will make your legs stronger.

I have a couple mountain bike magazine at home that say the same thing. When training, put it in a harder gear and try to muscle your way up. You probably won't make it at first, but it will build your muscles so you eventually will. They said just always going in the same gear and spinning like crazy will not improve your climbing. I haven't tried it, but I want to, it makes sense. They also recommended not doing this on group rides...cause it will slow you down

So, shift into a harder gear and muscle your way up as far as you can. Also, try some interval training, that would probably help also!