A multi-terrain traversal device or walking stick 100, has a plurality of releasably attachable feet portions 106 which can be chosen to suit the terrain to be traversed. A connector element 108 comprises first and second connector portions 124a, 126a connecting the shaft portion 104 to the selected foot portion 106. A locking mechanism 128 may be provided for securing the first and second connector portions in an engaged configuration. An articulating element 110 may be provided between a shaft portion 104a and the foot portions 106 of a shaft element 104. The articulating clement 110 allows the foot portion 106 to articulate relative to the upper shaft portion 104a. One said foot portion 106 has a plurality of elements 118 extending downwards and outwards from a central portion 120, each of which terminate in a ground-engagement element 114 featuring a ground spike 122.