For a canyon named Don't Do It! (DDI)I have done it far too many times! When I was working up to Sandthrax, DDI Canyon was one I did several times over a year or so to gain some confidence in X-Rated canyons. The canyon, at least to my eyes, isn't particularly pretty. I do, however, find the climbing fun, engaging, and hard enough to challenge, but not hard enough to feel desperate.

Why the name "Don't Do It"? I am not sure of the history beyond the lore Steve Allen named it after his descent. My suspicion is the name comes from the exit, where the canyon becomes a swamp/brushy beast to hike through.

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