DDI Canyon | King Mesa

Canyoneering DDI Canyon - King Mesa Canyoneering DDI Canyon

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Overview

RATING: 4B X

Sat

Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

96 | 70

Sun

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

91 | 71

Mon

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

90 | 66

Tue

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

86 | 66

Wed

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

81 | 63

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SEASON: Spring, Fall
RAPPELS: 2+ to 20 m ( 66 ft. )
WATER: Generally a couple of pools. Wetsuits in cool/cold conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: High

Sat

Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

96 | 70

Sun

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

91 | 71

Mon

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

90 | 66

Tue

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

86 | 66

Wed

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

81 | 63

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A more open area in lower DDI.

A more open area in lower DDI.

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.

Warning: This is a hard canyon for expert canyoneers and climbers only. You will be stemming for at least a couple of hours, unprotected, and 12 m ( 40 ft. )+ off the canyon floor. A slip could easily be fatal. All members of the group must be at an expert level! Particularly at the start, the rock quality is also poor, adding to the difficulties.
Final rappel in DDI

Final rappel in DDI

Mike Kelsey climbing in DDI

Mike Kelsey climbing in DDI

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