[JavaBrewer]

I love climbing - not the short stupid steep stuff but the long drawn out climbs that are miles in length. IMO it's the ultimate zen experience as it forces you to really pay attention to your technique and how your body is reacting. Gearing, pace and cadence are everything. I can't add more to what has already been stated above. As long as you keep up the effort it will (eventually) get easier. Some of us are not cut out to be climbers - me included. As good as I THOUGHT I was there were days the real climbers brought me back down to earth. LOL.