A clip for releasably connecting multiple climbing sticks in parallel may include a pair of resiliently flexible grippers that form a channel that is sized to receive a post of a climbing stick while the pair of spaced resiliently flexible grippers grip opposite sides of the post of the climbing stick.

An assault ladder system, method and device for scaling objects while breaching glass windows. The assault ladder includes a ladder frame having one or more top grappling hooks for hooking onto a ledge as well as one or more window breaker rods for breaking any glass blocking a path at the top of the ladder.

A mobile apparatus that is configurable as a climbing stick and a perch or platform without a tool includes a post, an upper step and an upper tree brace extending from a first end of the post, and a lower step and a lower tree brace extending from a second end of the post, and that further includes an extension configured to convert the upper step to a perch or platform without a tool.

A modular ladder having a single, central column for supporting radiating steps is shown and described. Steps are pivotally mounted on the central column to generate attachable modules. The steps fold up to a stowed position to minimize bulk when the ladder is not in use, and fold down to a nearly but not quite perpendicular position to facilitate climbing. The steps are held frictionally in the stowed position and by gravity in a deployed position when nearly perpendicular to the central mast. The ladder has a removable foot module for stability when propping the ladder on the ground. Each module bearing steps includes an integral loop for attachment of anchoring straps when desired.

A portable ladder for securing to an object, such as a tree, is provided. The portable ladder includes first and second vertical supports, each with a channel extending therethrough. The vertical supports can be coupled together to form a ladder segment. The portable ladder also includes a plurality of steps coupled to the first and second vertical supports, and a primary strap extending through the channels in the first and second vertical supports. The first end of the primary strap extends out of the channel in the first vertical support and is configured to be wrapped around the object to form a strap loop, and the second end of the primary strap extends out of the channel in the second vertical support. The portable ladder further includes a locking device configured to lock the first end of the primary strap to the first vertical support, and a ratchet mechanism configured to be coupled to the second end of the primary strap to adjust the tension in the primary strap to tighten the strap loop around the object. Methods of securing the portable ladder to an object are also provided.

A climbing system includes a treestand and a plurality of climbing sticks. The treestand includes a monolithic platform formed from strengthened material. Each of the climbing sticks includes a frame having a plurality of weight-reduction apertures formed therethrough. Tree engaging structures include ramped surfaces to facilitate smooth downward sliding on a tree. Methods of manufacturing a treestand and climbing sticks are also disclosed. The method of manufacturing a treestand includes providing a solid, strengthened piece of material and removing portions of the material to form openings between structural supports. The method of manufacturing a climbing stick includes providing a frame and forming a plurality of weight-reduction apertures therethrough.

A climbing system includes a treestand and a plurality of climbing sticks. The treestand includes a monolithic platform formed from strengthened material. Each of the climbing sticks includes a frame having a plurality of weight-reduction apertures formed therethrough. Tree engaging structures include ramped surfaces to facilitate smooth downward sliding on a tree. Methods of manufacturing a treestand and climbing sticks are also disclosed. The method of manufacturing a treestand includes providing a solid, strengthened piece of material and removing portions of the material to form openings between structural supports. The method of manufacturing a climbing stick includes providing a frame and forming a plurality of weight-reduction apertures therethrough.

A tree stick mount attachment assembly includes a tree stick body. A panel has a front side, a back side, and a perimeter edge extending between the front and back sides. The backs side faces and is attached to the tree stick body. The perimeter edge has a plurality of slots therein and each of the slots extends through the front and back sides. The slots removably receive a tether extending around the tree to retain the tree stick body on the tree. The tether is attached to the tree stick body and extended around the tree. Thereafter, the tether is then extended into the slots to secure the tree stick body to the tree.

A modular ladder having a single, central column for supporting radiating steps is shown and described. Steps are pivotally mounted on the central column to generate attachable modules. The steps fold up to a stowed position to minimize bulk when the ladder is not in use, and fold down to a nearly but not quite perpendicular position to facilitate climbing. The steps are held frictionally in the stowed position and by gravity in a deployed position when nearly perpendicular to the central mast. The ladder has a removable foot module for stability when propping the ladder on the ground. Each module bearing steps includes an integral loop for attachment of anchoring straps when desired.

A vertically orientated ladder apparatus allowing a climber to adopt an improved climbing stance wherein the climber's arms are poised economically in front of the climber within the climbing passage; the climber's legs are spread for the lateral stability of the climber so as to reduce the tendency of the climber falling sideways; and the climber is substantially upright such that the climber's centre of gravity lies substantially between the opposing steps (11) so as to allow the climber to release the climber's grip on the hand rails (14) while remaining balanced and supported by the legs of the climber. Opposing steps (11) are level or staggered. Embodiments include three or four stiles (12, 15).