The Yellow Wall of the Diamond glows in the early morning sun at 13,000' on Longs Peak, Colorado.

The Yellow Wall is the descriptive name given to the left-middle portion of the Diamond.  It's right edge scribes the Casual Route (10a) and its left-edge is defined by the striking wide-cracked dihedral of The Obelisk (11c).  The Yellow Wall is the first to dry in the spring and after a summer storm due to its continuous steepness and the lack of much seepage on this side of the Diamond.

There are many classic free-climbing testpieces on the Diamond, and the Yellow Wall holds the majority:  Pervertical Sanctuary (11a), Ariana (12a), Curving Vine (11b), D7 (11d), Yellow Wall (11b), Black Dagger (11a) and the recently free'd Brightstar (11c/d) are the major lines and to experience any one of these can be a humbling and mind-expanding experience.

The Diamond is steep like few walls can be and the free climbing perfection of this granite monolith can be a dream or nightmare depending on the weather and the affects of altitude and sustained, vertical crack climbing on those who cling to its flanks.