The Powers That Be
Paicines, California
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Clear, high 84°F / low 56°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for rock climbing
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The Powers That Be
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This route represents the upper end of the grade spectrum at The Balconies, where 14 climbs have been catalogued ranging from 5.5 to 5.11b.
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