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{{race course infobox
{{race course infobox
|title=Rock Rock Mountain<br><small>Alpine Pass</small>
|title=Rock Rock Mountain<br><small>Alpine Pass</small>
|image=[[File:RockRockMountain.png|300px]]  
|image=[[File:RockRockMountain.png|300px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 3) (2022)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' ([[List of games by date#2011|2011]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 3) (2022)
|cups=[[Flower Cup]] (''7'')<br>[[Rock Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|cups=[[Flower Cup]] (''7'')<br>[[Rock Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|tours=[[New York Tour]]<br>[[Tokyo Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2019)]]<br>[[London Tour]]<br>[[Valentine's Tour]]<br>[[Vancouver Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Cooking Tour]]<br>[[Wild West Tour]]<br>[[Pirate Tour]]<br>[[Berlin Tour]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Paris Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Summer Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Frost Tour]]<br>[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[Exploration Tour (2023)]]
|tours=[[New York Tour]]<br>[[Tokyo Tour]]<br>[[Winter Tour (2019)]]<br>[[London Tour]]<br>[[Valentine's Tour]]<br>[[Vancouver Tour]]<br>[[Yoshi Tour (2020)]]<br>[[Cooking Tour]]<br>[[Wild West Tour]]<br>[[Pirate Tour]]<br>[[Berlin Tour]]<br>[[Cat Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Paris Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Summer Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Frost Tour]]<br>[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Animal Tour]]<br>[[Exploration Tour (2023)]]
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|ghost={{ghost|7|Nin★Morimo|2:35.105|[[File:WigglerIcon-MK7.png|32px|link=Wiggler]][[File:MK7WigglerStandardKart.png|32px|link=Standard Kart]][[File:MK7 Red Monster.png|32px|link=Red Monster]][[File:MK7WigglerSuperGlider.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|7 <small>Expert</small>|Nin★Hiroma|2:19.149|[[File:WigglerIcon-MK7.png|32px|link=Wiggler]][[File:MK7WigglerStandardKart.png|32px|link=Standard Kart]][[File:MK7 Mushroom Wheels.png|32px|link=Mushroom (tire)|Mushroom tires]][[File:MK7 Flower Glider.png|32px|link=Flower Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>150cc</small>|Nin★Fausti|2:24.730|[[File:MK8 Morton Icon.png|32px|link=Morton]][[File:MK8MortonPFIcon.png|32px|link=Pipe Frame]][[File:MonsterTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Monster (tire)|Monster]][[File:MK8ThumbMortonSG.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}{{ghost|8DX <small>200cc</small>|Nin★Juliet|1:39.664|[[File:MK8 Bowser Icon.png|32px|link-Bowser]][[File:LandshipBodyMK8.png|32px|link=Landship]][[File:WoodTiresMK8.png|32px|link=Wood]][[File:MK8ThumbBowserSG.png|32px|link=Super Glider]]}}
|online_play=Available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|online_play=No longer available ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])<br>Available ([[Nintendo Switch|Switch]])
|sample=''Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:Alpine pass.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 7'' (Frontrunning)<br>[[File:3DS_RockRockMountain_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:Switch 3DS AlpinePass BCP.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (Frontrunning)<br>[[File:Switch 3DS RockRockMountain Frontrunning BCP.oga]]
|sample=''Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:Alpine pass.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 7'' (Frontrunning)<br>[[File:3DS_RockRockMountain_Frontrunning.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:Switch 3DS AlpinePass BCP.oga]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' (Frontrunning)<br>[[File:Switch 3DS RockRockMountain Frontrunning BCP.oga]]
|map=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 RockRockMountain.png|140px]][[File:Rock Rock Mountain.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map RockRockMountain3DS.png|100px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Map.png|140px]]
|map=''Mario Kart 7''<br>[[File:MK7 RockRockMountain.png|140px]][[File:Rock Rock Mountain.png|140px]]<br>''Mario Kart Tour''<br>[[File:MKT Map RockRockMountain3DS.png|100px]]<br>''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''<br>[[File:MK8DX 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Map.png|140px]]
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Along with [[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]] and [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]], this course was playable in demo versions of ''Mario Kart 7''.
Along with [[3DS Cheep Cheep Lagoon|Cheep Cheep Lagoon]] and [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]], this course was playable in demo versions of ''Mario Kart 7''.


Rock Rock Mountain returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', debuting in the [[New York Tour]], and in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the third course of the [[Rock Cup]] in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]].
Rock Rock Mountain returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', debuting in the [[New York Tour]], and in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the third course of the [[Rock Cup]] in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''.


==''Mario Kart 7''==
==''Mario Kart 7''==
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When racing online, only one of the pipes blows air on the third lap, and the second coin ring in the air is removed.
When racing online, only one of the pipes blows air on the third lap, and the second coin ring in the air is removed.


====Shortcuts====
===Shortcuts===
After the second glider it is possible to cut through the grass only with one mushroom, and the first turn is cuttable with the Peach Parasol or the Flower Glider, as they can rise higher in the air. On time trials it is also possible to use a mushroom in the air to skip the windy cliffs at the start.
After the second glider, it is possible to cut through the grass with a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] to reach a wooden ramp, and the first turn is cuttable with the Peach Parasol or the Flower Glider, as they can rise higher in the air. It is also possible to use a Mushroom in the air to skip the windy cliffs at the start.


==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT 3DS RockRockMountain Scene.png|thumb|View of Rock Rock Mountain in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT 3DS RockRockMountain Scene.png|thumb|right|View of the course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Rock Rock Mountain makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[New York Tour]]. Rock Rock Mountain is the only ''Mario Kart 7'' course introduced in the New York Tour to not be from that game's [[Mushroom Cup]]. Here, the course received some changes. The mountain is now a tan color, instead of a dark gray. The banner for the starting line has also been changed, and now includes two log supports holding it up, instead of poles. Furthermore, the sign itself now features black and white checkers, rather than the turquoise and light yellow checkers from before. The ramp inside the second turn was removed. The glide ramp after the cave now resembles the trick variation ramps. This course is a favorite of [[Yoshi]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Waluigi]], [[Light-blue Shy Guy]], [[Blue Shy Guy]], [[Yoshi|Yoshi (Reindeer)]], [[Toadette|Toadette (Explorer)]], [[Mario|Mario (Aviator)]], [[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]], [[Meowser]], and [[Shy Guy|Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)]]. It is also a favorite of [[Mario|Mario (Happi)]] if he reaches level 3 and [[Penguin Mario|Penguin Luigi]] if he reaches level 6.
Rock Rock Mountain makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[New York Tour]]. Rock Rock Mountain is the only ''Mario Kart 7'' course introduced in the New York Tour to not be from that game's [[Mushroom Cup]]. Here, the course received some changes. The mountain is now a tan color, instead of a dark gray. The banner for the starting line has also been changed, and now includes two log supports holding it up, instead of poles. Furthermore, the sign itself now features black and white checkers, rather than the turquoise and light yellow checkers from before. The ramp inside the second turn was removed. The glide ramp after the cave now resembles the trick variation ramps.


As with each course in the game, Rock Rock Mountain has a reverse variant and a trick variant, known as '''Rock Rock Mountain R''' and '''Rock Rock Mountain T''' respectively. The trick version of Rock Rock Mountain is one of five courses in ''Mario Kart Tour'' that do not start in the same place as the original, the others being [[3DS Rainbow Road]] T and R/T, [[Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway R/T]], and [[Athens Dash]] R/T. In this case, the starting line is now midway through the forest after the first Glide Ramp.
The course also appears as '''Rock Rock Mountain R''' (reversed) and '''Rock Rock Mountain T''' (with ramps). In the R variant, there are more ramps and trickable elements than would be necessary when making an R variant, which may have to do with this course's lack of an R/T variant. In the T variant, the starting line is now located midway through the forest after the first glide ramp, making this course one of five courses in ''Mario Kart Tour'' to not start in the same location as the original, the others being [[3DS Rainbow Road|3DS Rainbow Road T, 3DS Rainbow Road R/T]], [[Tour Singapore Speedway|Singapore Speedway R/T]], and [[Tour Athens Dash|Athens Dash R/T]]. Additionally, the glide ramp at the end of the climb up the mountain has been removed.


It is the only course among those that have appeared since launch and also currently the only 3DS course that has yet to receive an R/T variation.
It is one of two tracks to never receive an R/T variant, alongside [[GBA Bowser's Castle 4]]. It is also the only 3DS course with this distinction, as well as the only course among those that have appeared since launch.


===Appearances===
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}}
===Bonus challenges===
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Ring Race|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Big Reverse Race|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Goomba Takedown|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Glider Challenge|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Steer Clear of Obstacles|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Vs. Mega|3DS Rock Rock Mountain|char=Iggy}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Smash Small Dry Bones|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Break Item Boxes|3DS Rock Rock Mountain}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Time Trial|3DS Rock Rock Mountain|3DS Rock Rock Mountain R}}
{{MKT bonus challenge table|Combo Attack|3DS Rock Rock Mountain T}}
</div>


==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS RockRockMountain.jpg|300px|thumb|left|View of the course]]
[[File:MK8-Course-3DS RockRockMountain.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The course in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Rock Rock Mountain returns again in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] downloadable content. It appears as the third course of the [[Rock Cup]], and as such was added in the third wave of the pass. It is based on its design from ''Mario Kart Tour'', only with numerous visual upgrades. The big slope at the end of the track now uses [[anti-gravity]], with [[Spin Boost Pillar|Spin Boost Pillars]] replacing some of the Dash Panels. Due to the different physics of the glider in this game, the first fallen tree can no longer be reached and tricked off of, and thus houses some spectators, though the second one is still accessible. Additionally, more of the pipes blow air in both the beginning cliffside section and the valley section, with some only activating as the race progresses. The final lap version of the music no longer features a unique intro.
Rock Rock Mountain makes its home console debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' downloadable content. It appears as the third course of the [[Rock Cup]], and as such was added in the third wave of the pass. It is based on its design from ''Mario Kart Tour'', only with numerous visual upgrades. The big slope at the end of the track now uses [[anti-gravity]], with [[Spin Boost Pillar|Spin Boost Pillars]] replacing some of the Dash Panels. Due to the different physics of the glider in this game, the first fallen tree can no longer be reached and tricked off of, and thus houses some spectators, though the second one is still accessible. Additionally, more of the pipes blow air in both the beginning cliffside section and the valley section, with some only activating as the race progresses. The final lap version of the music no longer features a unique intro.


This is one of five courses in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|DS|Wario Stadium}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Tokyo Blur}}. It is also the only course with this criteria that is not the first course of its cup.
This is one of five courses in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)|Mario Circuit]], {{classic-link|DS|Wario Stadium}}, {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}} and {{classic-link|Tour|Tokyo Blur}}. It is also the only course with this criterion that is not the first course of its cup.


Rock Rock Mountain is one of two courses to originate from ''Mario Kart 7'' to appear in the third wave of the DLC, alongside {{classic-link|3DS|Rainbow Road}}. Since ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' supports  British English, unlike ''Mario Kart Tour'', this course is once again referred to as "Alpine Pass" when the Nintendo Switch console region is set to Europe or Australia/New Zealand, making it one of two courses in the Booster Course Pass so far to have a different name in British English compared to American English, the other being {{classic-link|Wii|DK Summit}} (or {{classic|Wii|DK's Snowboard Cross}}).
Rock Rock Mountain is one of two courses to originate from ''Mario Kart 7'' to appear in the third wave of the DLC, alongside {{classic-link|3DS|Rainbow Road}}. Since ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' supports  British English, unlike ''Mario Kart Tour'', this course is once again referred to as "Alpine Pass" when the Nintendo Switch console region is set to Europe or Australia/New Zealand, making it one of two courses in the Booster Course Pass to have a different name in British English compared to American English, the other being {{classic-link|Wii|DK Summit}} (or {{classic|Wii|DK's Snowboard Cross}}).


Internally, {{classic|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}} is referred to as "Cnsw_34", implying it may have originally been intended to be the fourth and last course of the Rock Cup. A video released by Nintendo of America on YouTube erroneously lists this course as the fourth and last course of the Rock Cup.<ref>Nintendo (November 22, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCHkZ15MUM&t=0s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 3 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 2, 2022.</ref>
Internally, {{classic|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}} is referred to as "Cnsw_34", implying it may have originally been intended to be the fourth and last course of the Rock Cup. A video released by Nintendo of America on YouTube erroneously lists this course as such.<ref>Nintendo (November 22, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCHkZ15MUM&t=0s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 3 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 2, 2022.</ref>
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
*'''Nintendo Switch Newsfeed (US)''':
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (US)''':
**''This course first appeared in the Mario Kart 7 game on the Nintendo 3DS system.''
**''This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™ 7 game on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.''
**''As you may expect with a name like Rock Rock Mountain, the terrain is rather rocky...and mountainous. Zoom through different elevations, dodging obstacles, opponents, and large falling boulders.''
**''As you may expect with a name like Rock Rock Mountain, the terrain is rather rocky...and mountainous. Zoom through different elevations, dodging obstacles, opponents, and large falling boulders.''
**''See those green pipes? You might be able to improve your race time gliding by them and catching the breeze coming out of them.''
**''See those green pipes? You might be able to improve your race time gliding by them and catching the breeze coming out of them.''
*'''Nintendo Switch Newsfeed (UK)''': '''''Rock and roll like a pro in Alpine Pass!''' This course, laid out between towering mountains, first appeared in the Nintendo 3DS game ''Mario Kart 7''. You'll experience a lot of elevation changes while racing here! The ascending slope section just before the finish line is particularly treacherous, with giant boulders hurtling towards you. If those cause you to lose any time, you can always try using the gusts of air from the pipes criss-crossing the aerial section of the course to make it back!''
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (UK)''': '''''Rock and roll like a pro in Alpine Pass!'''<br>We'd like to present to you a course released as part of the third wave, which is available now: Alpine Pass.<br>This course, laid out between towering mountains, first appeared in the Nintendo 3DS game Mario Kart 7. You'll experience a lot of elevation changes while racing here! The ascending slope section just before the finish line is particularly treacherous, with giant boulders hurtling towards you. If those cause you to lose any time, you can always try using the gusts of air from the pipes criss-crossing the aerial section of the course to make it back!''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
====Course icons====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (3DS courses)#Rock Rock Mountain|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (3DS courses) § Rock Rock Mountain}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS Yoshi.png|The course icon with Yoshi
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS WarioHiker.png|The course icon
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS DonkeyKong.png|The course icon with Donkey Kong
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS MetalMario.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS WarioHiker.png|The course icon with Wario (Hiker)
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS FunkyKong.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS Morton.png|The course icon with Morton
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS Waluigi.png|The course icon with Waluigi
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS DiddyKong.png|The course icon with Diddy Kong
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS Meowser.png|The course icon with Meowser
MKT Icon RockRockMountain3DS ToadetteExplorer.png|The course icon with Toadette (Explorer)
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS MetalMario.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Metal Mario
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS DiddyKong.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Diddy Kong
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS DonkeyKong.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Donkey Kong
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS Lakitu.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Lakitu
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS PenguinLuigi.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Penguin Luigi
MKT Icon RockRockMountainR3DS Bowser.png|The course icon of the Reverse variant with Bowser
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS Toad.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Toad
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS Wario.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Wario
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS RedYoshi.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Red Yoshi
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS BlackYoshi.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Black Yoshi
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS Iggy.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Iggy
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS DryBowser.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Dry Bowser
MKT Icon RockRockMountainT3DS FunkyKong.png|The course icon of the Trick variant with Funky Kong
MKT Tour1 DiddyKongCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Smash Small Dry Bones]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour1 DryBowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Ring Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour5 ToadCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Time Trial (Mario Kart Tour)|Time Trial]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour5 BabyPeachCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Vs. Mega]] [[Iggy Koopa|Iggy]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour5 DryBowserCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Break Item Boxes]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour6 MarioCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Steer Clear of Obstacles]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour10 ShyGuyCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Combo Attack]] bonus challenge held on Rock Rock Mountain T
MKT Tour15 IceMarioCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Big Reverse Race]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour19 HammerBroCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Glider Challenge]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour23 LakituCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the [[Goomba Takedown]] bonus challenge held on this course
MKT Tour35 MetalMarioCupChallenge.png|The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on Rock Rock Mountain R
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Rock Rock Mountain Gliding.jpg|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Bowser]] near the finish line
MKT Rock Rock Mountain Gliding.jpg|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], and [[Bowser]] near the finish line
MKT Rock Rock Mountain R.png|[[Metal Mario]] on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain R
MKT Rock Rock Mountain R.png|[[Metal Mario]] on the R variant
MKT Crepe Gliders.jpg|[[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Daisy]] gliding with the [[Strawberry Crêpe]], and [[Baby Peach]] and [[Baby Rosalina]] gliding with the [[Chocolate Banana Crêpe]]
MKT Crepe Gliders.jpg|[[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Daisy]] gliding with the [[Strawberry Crêpe]], and [[Baby Peach]] and [[Baby Rosalina]] gliding with the [[Chocolate Banana Crêpe]]
MKT Baby Peach Cherub and Shy Guy Pastry Chef.jpg|Baby Peach (Cherub) and [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)]] gliding on the course
MKT Baby Peach Cherub and Shy Guy Pastry Chef.jpg|Baby Peach (Cherub) and [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)]] gliding on the course
MKT Baby Luigi Gliding.jpg|[[Baby Luigi]] gliding in the [[Pipe Frame]] with the [[Super Glider]]
MKT Baby Luigi Gliding.jpg|[[Baby Luigi]] gliding in the [[Pipe Frame]] with the [[Super Glider]]
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Cliff.jpg|View of the edge of the mountain
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Landscape.jpg|View of the forest from the ramp
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Forest.jpg|View of the forest
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Forest View.jpg|View of the mountains from the forest
MKT 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Climb.jpg|View of the steep incline
MKT RockRockMountain FinalSection.jpg|The final section
MKT RockRockMountain FinalSection.jpg|The final section
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
MK8D 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Course Icon.png|Course icon
MK8D 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8D 3DS Alpine Pass Course Icon.png|The British English course icon
MK8DRockRockMountain1.jpg|View of the starting line
MK8DRockRockMountain1.jpg|View of the starting line
MK8DRockRockMountain2.jpg|Various racers on the anti-gravity section
MK8DRockRockMountain2.jpg|Various racers on the anti-gravity section
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|Dut=Kampioensberg
|Dut=Kampioensberg
|DutM=Champion Mountain
|DutM=Champion Mountain
|Fra=Mont Éboulis
|Fre=Mont Éboulis
|FraM=Mount Scree
|FreM=Mount Scree
|Ger=Gebirgspfad
|Ger=Gebirgspfad
|GerM=Mountain Path
|GerM=Mountain Path
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|RusM=Steep Pass
|RusM=Steep Pass
|Spa=Montaña Roqui-Roque
|Spa=Montaña Roqui-Roque
|SpaM=Rocky Rock Mountain
|SpaM=Roqui-Roque Mountain
}}
}}



Latest revision as of 16:21, September 20, 2024

Rock Rock Mountain
Alpine Pass
Rock Rock Mountain
Information
Appears in Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart Tour (2019)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 3) (2022)
Cup(s) Flower Cup (7)
Rock Cup (8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Online play No longer available (3DS)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 7 (Frontrunning)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart 7
Rock Rock Mountain bottom screen mapRock Rock Mountain
Mario Kart Tour
Map of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
7 Nin★Morimo
2:35.105 WigglerStandard KartRed MonsterSuper Glider
7 Expert Nin★Hiroma
2:19.149 WigglerStandard KartMushroom tiresFlower Glider
8DX 150cc Nin★Fausti
2:24.730 MortonPipe FrameMonsterSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Juliet
1:39.664 link-BowserLandshipWoodSuper Glider

Rock Rock Mountain (known as Alpine Pass in the British English version) is the fourth and last race course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart 7. It takes place on a mountain with pipes and a forest. A part of this course's music rearranges the title theme from the NES game Mach Rider, while a rearrangement of the game's main menu theme can be heard right before the song loops.

The first part of the track takes place on a mountainous cliff with steep drops on the left side, and in a cave with Swoops. The second part of the track takes place in a mountainous forest, with huge gliding sections aplenty. The final section of the track takes place on a mountainside with rolling rocks falling down serving as obstacles. There are many Dash Panels in this section that lie in the boulders' path.

Along with Cheep Cheep Lagoon and DK Jungle, this course was playable in demo versions of Mario Kart 7.

Rock Rock Mountain returns in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the New York Tour, and in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the third course of the Rock Cup in the Booster Course Pass.

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Course layout[edit]

Koopa Troopa at the starting line at Rock Rock Mountain.
The start of the track

The track starts on a curvy cliff road on the side of a mountain, with a trick ramp nestled along the edge right before the second turn. The road leads to a cave in the mountain with Swoops flying and columns blocking the way. After exiting the cave there is a sharp downhill bridge ending in a Glide Ramp through a valley. Pipes serve as obstacles that must be dodged while gliding down. One of the pipes blows air, starting in the second lap. Racers land in the forest, driving through trees and felled trunks before entering a second, but smaller, gliding section. The road then turns to the right, and into a steep uphill climb up the mountain past rolling rocks and Dash Panels. At the top of the mountain is a glider ramp, leading to the finish line.

If the player goes to the right side of the forest after the second glider section, they will find a tree without leaves, possibly a mistake by the developers. There are a few more trees without leaves to the left at the end of the forest; all but one of the trees are shown with leaves on the map.

When racing online, only one of the pipes blows air on the third lap, and the second coin ring in the air is removed.

Shortcuts[edit]

After the second glider, it is possible to cut through the grass with a Mushroom to reach a wooden ramp, and the first turn is cuttable with the Peach Parasol or the Flower Glider, as they can rise higher in the air. It is also possible to use a Mushroom in the air to skip the windy cliffs at the start.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

3DS Rock Rock Mountain in Mario Kart Tour
View of the course in Mario Kart Tour

Rock Rock Mountain makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the New York Tour. Rock Rock Mountain is the only Mario Kart 7 course introduced in the New York Tour to not be from that game's Mushroom Cup. Here, the course received some changes. The mountain is now a tan color, instead of a dark gray. The banner for the starting line has also been changed, and now includes two log supports holding it up, instead of poles. Furthermore, the sign itself now features black and white checkers, rather than the turquoise and light yellow checkers from before. The ramp inside the second turn was removed. The glide ramp after the cave now resembles the trick variation ramps.

The course also appears as Rock Rock Mountain R (reversed) and Rock Rock Mountain T (with ramps). In the R variant, there are more ramps and trickable elements than would be necessary when making an R variant, which may have to do with this course's lack of an R/T variant. In the T variant, the starting line is now located midway through the forest after the first glide ramp, making this course one of five courses in Mario Kart Tour to not start in the same location as the original, the others being 3DS Rainbow Road T, 3DS Rainbow Road R/T, Singapore Speedway R/T, and Athens Dash R/T. Additionally, the glide ramp at the end of the climb up the mountain has been removed.

It is one of two tracks to never receive an R/T variant, alongside GBA Bowser's Castle 4. It is also the only 3DS course with this distinction, as well as the only course among those that have appeared since launch.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which 3DS Rock Rock Mountain and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of 3DS Rock Rock Mountain tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
3DS Rock Rock Mountain from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Iggy Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Aviator)MeowserMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitToadette (Explorer)Wario (Hiker)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Reindeer) Fast FrankGold Clanky KartGold Jingle BellGreen Apple KartGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Monarch KartOffroaderProp KartSilver Cupid's ArrowTiger BruiserWild Slugger 8-Bit Block GliderBullet Bill HanafudaDragon WingsJolly BellsLuigi Golf CapRecord SetterSky-High FlyerSpider GliderStar-Spangled GliderSwooperWiggler Parachute Black YoshiDry Bones Mii Racing SuitDry BowserFunky KongMario (Happi)*Penguin Luigi** Blue BadwagonCact-X*Clackety Kart*Gold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Snow SkimmerGold Warrior WagonJingle Bells*Rainbow Pipe BuggyRainbow StreetleRainbow TaxiSnow SkimmerWild WigglerYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Bullet BillCloud Glider*Dry Bowser UmbrellaGift GliderGold 8-Bit GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGold SwooperJumping Mario Hanafuda***Mario Bros. ParafoilNabbit ParachuteSilver StarchuteTreasure Map*Yellow Hard Hat Balloon
Blue Shy GuyDonkey KongLight-blue Shy GuyWaluigiYoshi Barrel TrainDK JumboRambi RiderWhite Royale Boomerang BroDiddy KongGreen Toad (Pit Crew)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Red YoshiYellow Shy Guy Blue Turbo YoshiCucumber**Turbo Yoshi Shell Parachute*
Parafoil Morton Bull's-Eye Banzai
3DS Rock Rock Mountain R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Chargin' ChuckDry Bowser (Gold)Funky KongKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Happi)MeowserMetal MarioPauline (Cowgirl)Penguin LuigiPokey Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit BadwagonCact-XCamo Tanooki KartClackety KartGold Rambi RiderGold Shielded SpeedsterJade Hop RodRainbow StreetleRambi RunnerRoaring RacerStar BroomWild Wing 8-Bit Bullet BillBullet Bill HanafudaFestival WingsGold Origami GliderGold SwooperMario Bros. ParafoilMeteor BalloonsSilver Candlelight FlightTreasure MapWicked WingsYellow Hard Hat Balloon Black YoshiChargin' Chuck (Gold)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)**Mario (Aviator)*Mario (Santa)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitToadette (Explorer)Wario (Hiker)Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Kangaroo) DK MaximumFast Frank*Gold Jingle BellGold Snow Skimmer***Green Apple KartLunar CruiserMonarch KartProp Kart*Tiger BruiserTrickster** Autumn Leaves*Banana WingtipBright GliderBullet Bill ParachuteDragon WingsJumping Mario HanafudaSilver StarchuteSky-High Flyer*Star-Spangled GliderSwooperWonderful Diamond*Wonderful Wings**
Diddy KongYellow Toad (Pit Crew) Barrel TrainPara-WingRambi Rider Blue Shy GuyBoomerang BroBowserDonkey KongGreen Toad (Pit Crew)LakituPink Yoshi Blue Turbo Yoshi*Chrome DK Jumbo**DK JumboFlame Flyer Bob-omb Parafoil**
Parachute Bullet BlasterPink Mushmellow
3DS Rock Rock Mountain T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Black YoshiBuilder ToadetteChargin' Chuck (Gold)Dry Bones Mii Racing SuitFunky KongKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Mario (Aviator)Mario (King)Wiggler Mii Racing Suit Blue BadwagonClackety KartDozer DasherGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Clanky KartGold Warrior WagonJade Hop RodJingle BellsProp KartPurple DozerRainbow Pipe BuggyRainbow TaxiRambi RunnerRoaring Racer Autumn LeavesBlack Great SailBright GliderBullet Bill HanafudaDragon WingsGold Candlelight FlightGold Chocolate BalloonsRecord SetterSky-High FlyerStar-Spangled GliderSwooper Builder MarioChargin' Chuck***Dry Bowser**Dry Bowser (Gold)Gold MarioIggy Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)MeowserMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Pastry Chef)**Yellow Mii Racing Suit Badwagon*Camo Tanooki Kart*DK MaximumFast FrankGold Rambi Rider*Gold Shielded SpeedsterGreen Apple KartGreen B Dasher Mk. 2Holiday KingOffroader*Star Broom**Trickster* Banana WingtipGift GliderGold SwooperJumping Mario HanafudaLuigi Golf CapMeteor BalloonsSpider GliderWiggler ParachuteWonderful Wings*
Boomerang BroLight-blue Shy GuyRed YoshiToadYellow Shy Guy Blue Turbo YoshiDK JumboMach 8 Waluigi Wing Birdo (Yellow)WarioYellow Toad (Pit Crew) Barrel TrainCucumberDark ClownRambi RiderSoda Jet Bob-omb ParafoilShell Parachute
IggyLarry Parafoil
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Dry Bowser Cup challenge from the New York Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Baby Rosalina Cup's bonus challenge in the Wild West Tour) Regular Metal Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
30 Beta Test The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario Cup
  • 15
  • 25
  • 35
New York Tour The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
Wild West Tour Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Ice Mario Cup challenge from the 2020 Yoshi Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Roy Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Summer Tour) Regular Driver Koopa Troopa[1] Yoshi[1] Donkey Kong[1] Peach[1] Bowser[1] Toad[1] Luigi[1] N/A[2] Yoshi Tour (2020) Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
Kart Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame
Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Summer Tour (2021) Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Roy Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Lakitu Cup challenge from the Wild West Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Iggy Cup's bonus challenge in the Mario vs. Peach Tour) Regular Black Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Black Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb Cannon from Mario Kart Tour
Bob-omb Cannon
1
  • 15
  • 35
  • 55
Wild West Tour Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
  • 20
  • 40
  • 50
Mario vs. Peach Tour Iggy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Hammer Bro Cup challenge from the Cooking Tour; a Glider Challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Bowser Jr. Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Cat Tour, the Mario Cup's bonus challenge in the Sky Tour, and the Chargin' Chuck Cup's bonus challenge in the Animal Tour) Regular MKT Icon BabyLuigi.png
Baby Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 250
  • 450
  • 650
Cooking Tour Hammer Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Hammer Bro Cup
Animal Tour Chargin' Chuck Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Chargin' Chuck Cup
  • 350
  • 450
  • 650
Cat Tour (2021) Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr. Cup
Sky Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mario Cup challenge from the London Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain Regular MKT Icon BabyPeach.png
Baby Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Two Barrel Bombs
Barrel Bomb
London Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
Exploration Tour (2023) Iggy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Cup
Vs. Mega Iggy
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Baby Peach Cup challenge from the 2019 Winter Tour; a Vs. Mega Iggy challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Funky Kong Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Paris Tour) Regular Iggy Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Iggy
Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart Tour
Bullet Blaster
Bob-omb Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
Bob-omb Parafoil[3]
Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shells[3]

Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-ombs[3]
100cc and higher only
Winter Tour (2019) Baby Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Peach Cup
Paris Tour (2021) Funky Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Funky Kong Cup
Exploration Tour (2023) The Cat Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Cat Peach Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Diddy Kong Cup challenge from the New York Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Dry Bowser Cup's bonus challenge in the Mario vs. Peach Tour) Regular MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png
Donkey Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
New York Tour Diddy Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong Cup
  • 7
  • 12
  • 18
Mario vs. Peach Tour The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Dry Bowser Cup challenge from the 2019 Winter Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Luigi Cup's bonus challenge in the Pirate Tour and the Baby Daisy Cup's bonus challenge in the Animal Tour) Regular Peach's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Peach
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin

Star from Mario Kart Tour
Super Star
1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
Winter Tour (2019) The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Dry Bowser Cup
2 Pirate Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
2
  • 6
  • 10
  • 14
Animal Tour Baby Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Daisy Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toad Cup challenge from the 2019 Winter Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (reused as the Pink Gold Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Paris Tour) Regular MKT Icon Daisy.png
Daisy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:50.00
  • 2:10.00
  • 2:00.00
Winter Tour (2019) The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
  • 2:20.00
  • 2:12.00
  • 2:04.00
Paris Tour (2021) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Thumbnail of the Metal Mario Cup challenge from the Berlin Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain R R Ludwig von Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Ludwig
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:20.00
  • 2:08.00
  • 2:00.00
Berlin Tour The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Mario Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Shy Guy Cup challenge from the Valentine's Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on 3DS Rock Rock Mountain T (reused as the Baby Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the Frost Tour) T Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 20
  • 32
Valentine's Tour The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy Cup
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
Frost Tour Baby Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Peach Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

3DS Rock Rock Mountain as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Rock Rock Mountain makes its home console debut in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the Booster Course Pass downloadable content. It appears as the third course of the Rock Cup, and as such was added in the third wave of the pass. It is based on its design from Mario Kart Tour, only with numerous visual upgrades. The big slope at the end of the track now uses anti-gravity, with Spin Boost Pillars replacing some of the Dash Panels. Due to the different physics of the glider in this game, the first fallen tree can no longer be reached and tricked off of, and thus houses some spectators, though the second one is still accessible. Additionally, more of the pipes blow air in both the beginning cliffside section and the valley section, with some only activating as the race progresses. The final lap version of the music no longer features a unique intro.

This is one of five courses in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe where players can hit the banner (causing it to spin), like Mario Circuit, DS Wario Stadium, 3DS Neo Bowser City and Tour Tokyo Blur. It is also the only course with this criterion that is not the first course of its cup.

Rock Rock Mountain is one of two courses to originate from Mario Kart 7 to appear in the third wave of the DLC, alongside 3DS Rainbow Road. Since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports British English, unlike Mario Kart Tour, this course is once again referred to as "Alpine Pass" when the Nintendo Switch console region is set to Europe or Australia/New Zealand, making it one of two courses in the Booster Course Pass to have a different name in British English compared to American English, the other being Wii DK Summit (or Wii DK's Snowboard Cross).

Internally, 3DS Rock Rock Mountain is referred to as "Cnsw_34", implying it may have originally been intended to be the fourth and last course of the Rock Cup. A video released by Nintendo of America on YouTube erroneously lists this course as such.[4]

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart™ 7 game on the Nintendo 3DS™ system.
    • As you may expect with a name like Rock Rock Mountain, the terrain is rather rocky...and mountainous. Zoom through different elevations, dodging obstacles, opponents, and large falling boulders.
    • See those green pipes? You might be able to improve your race time gliding by them and catching the breeze coming out of them.
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Rock and roll like a pro in Alpine Pass!
    We'd like to present to you a course released as part of the third wave, which is available now: Alpine Pass.
    This course, laid out between towering mountains, first appeared in the Nintendo 3DS game Mario Kart 7. You'll experience a lot of elevation changes while racing here! The ascending slope section just before the finish line is particularly treacherous, with giant boulders hurtling towards you. If those cause you to lose any time, you can always try using the gusts of air from the pipes criss-crossing the aerial section of the course to make it back!

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart 7[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (3DS courses) § Rock Rock Mountain.

Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロックロックマウンテン[?]
Rokku Rokku Maunten
Rock Rock Mountain
Chinese 岩岩山[?]
Yán Yán Shān
Rock Rock Mountain
Dutch Kampioensberg[?] Champion Mountain
French Mont Éboulis[?] Mount Scree
German Gebirgspfad[?] Mountain Path
Italian Monte Roccioso[?] Rocky Mount
Korean 록 록 마운틴[?]
Rok Rok Mauntin
Rock Rock Mountain
Portuguese (NOA) Montanha Rochosa[?] Rocky Mountain
Portuguese (NOE) Passagem Montanhosa[?] Mountainous Pass
Russian Крутой перевал[?]
Krutoy pereval
Steep Pass
Spanish Montaña Roqui-Roque[?] Roqui-Roque Mountain

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g AppCentral (April 13, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Ice Mario Cup! (Yoshi Tour). YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. ^ TheMadWeazel (April 10, 2020). Yoshi Tour “Ice Mario Cup” - Mario Kart Tour. YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c MetalEdu (November 26, 2019). MKT - Winter Tour - Baby Peach Cup 150cc. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  4. ^ Nintendo (November 22, 2022). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 3 - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved December 2, 2022.