Because this subject has no official name, the name "Climbing stick" is conjectural.

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Olimar near a twig.

Twigs are obstacles found in Pikmin 1 that require Pikmin to build and shimmy up them. They are somewhat similar to bridges, but they are not climbable by Captain Olimar, nor by Pikmin carrying something. Sheargrubs and Shearwigs will fortunately not dismantle these useful ladders, although they are automatically leveled every day after sundown. They are found in every level in Pikmin 1 except The Forest of Hope and The Final Trial. Twigs are also absent in Pikmin 2.