a ladder system is disclosed which allows for stabilizing a ladder on multiple surfaces without the need for a second person or a great deal of setup time . the collapsible ladder system includes a larger ladder section and a smaller ladder strut section which are pivotally connected at a point which is at or below the midpoint of the larger ladder section . the larger ladder section and smaller ladder strut section are connected by a rigid adjustable linkage , or spreader , at a point that is below the pivotable connection . the ladder further includes a means for stability on a variety of surfaces . at the ground contact point , the point where the ladder side rail ends and the ground meet , there are adjustable gripping feet , which can be independently or in combination vertically or angularly adjusted for maximum stability .