The King Line

The King Line is a fast, wintry hit of alpine adventure from Pablo Brea, following a ski approach to Rocca Castello in Italy’s Val Maira before trading skins for rock on the south-east wall. With Lorenzo Vola and Brea moving light and focused, the film traces the most direct line to the summit—straight up through cold air, steep terrain, and the kind of commitment that defines winter climbing in the Alps. Worth watching for its crisp, no-wasted-moments energy, The King Line captures the satisfying blend of ski mountaineering and free climbing that turns an approach into part of the ascent. It’s a quick burst of mountain atmosphere—exposure, precision, and that final push to the top—perfect when you want a dose of inspiration that feels earned rather than staged.

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Winter ascent of Rocca Castello, in Val Maira (Alps). Making the approach with the skis and free climbing of the south-east wall of this summit following the most straight route for reaching the summit. With Lorenzo Vola and Pablo Brea. Music: Like Asking - JP