A nestable climbing stick includes a central frame member, steps, and gripping feet that can be formed from a single piece of material. The climbing stick steps projecting from a central frame member. The steps define an angle in the range of 140 degrees to 160 degrees and are angled forward away from the structure to which the climbing stick is mounted. A pair of gripping feet project rearwardly from each of two mounting legs which project rearwardly from the central frame member. The legs form an angle in a range from twenty degrees to forty degrees. The gripping feet are extensions of the legs. The feet have different configurations which help the climbing stick to be securely mounted.