Patent ID: 7162760

Claim:
Step mounting apparatus comprising: a stepping portion comprising a first end, a second end, and a unitary body extending therebetween; at least one mounting support extending substantially perpendicular from said stepping portion first end, wherein said at least one mounting support comprises a first mounting support and a second mounting support each having a pointed tip to configured extend below a ground surface and maintain a substantially fixed orientation therein, such that said stepping portion body extends between said first mounting support and said second mounting support; and at least one contact member extending from said at least one mounting support to said stepping portion second end, said at least one contact member adjustable with respect to at least one of said mounting support and said stepping portion second end such that an angle between said at least one contact member and said stepping portion second end can be varied, wherein said at least one contact member comprises a first contact member extending from said first mounting support to said stepping portion second end and a second contact member extending from said second mounting support to said stepping portion second end; and a plurality of engagement members extending from said at least one contact member, wherein each said engagement member is configured to extend below the ground surface and maintain a substantially fixed orientation therein.