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(→‎Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: I wouldn't say restored is the right word, because Tour has its smart steering in place. Hard to even say if they consciously brought it back, because I doubt they'd be considered OOB areas even in base 8)
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{{race course infobox
|title=DK Summit<br><small>DK's Snowboard Cross</small>
|title=DK Summit<br><small>DK's Snowboard Cross</small>
|image=[[File:DK Summit MKWii.png|300px]]  
|image=[[File:DK Summit MKWii.png|300px]]
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2021)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 4) (2023)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]])<br>''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2021)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 4) (2023)
|cups=[[Flower Cup]] (''Wii'')<br>[[Fruit Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|cups=[[Flower Cup]] (''Wii'')<br>[[Fruit Cup]] (''8 Deluxe'')
|tours=[[Snow Tour]]<br>[[Mario Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Sydney Tour (April–May 2021)]]<br>[[Bowser vs. DK Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Frost Tour]]<br>[[Space Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Los Angeles Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Holiday Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Sundae Tour (2023)]]
|tours=[[Snow Tour]]<br>[[Mario Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Sydney Tour (April–May 2021)]]<br>[[Bowser vs. DK Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Peach Tour]]<br>[[Frost Tour]]<br>[[Space Tour (2021)]]<br>[[Los Angeles Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Sky Tour]]<br>[[Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Holiday Tour (2022)]]<br>[[Sundae Tour (2023)]]
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The stage is somewhat a combination of [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like DK Mountain, it has a Barrel Cannon aimed at a mountain and a zigzagging, crevice-filled path to the goal line, and like DK Pass, it is covered in snow and has various small snow piles that slow the player down if they run into them, as well as numerous [[Dash Panel]]s.
The stage is somewhat a combination of [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like DK Mountain, it has a Barrel Cannon aimed at a mountain and a zigzagging, crevice-filled path to the goal line, and like DK Pass, it is covered in snow and has various small snow piles that slow the player down if they run into them, as well as numerous [[Dash Panel]]s.


DK Summit returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a [[classic course]] starting with the [[Snow Tour]], and in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the third course of the [[Fruit Cup]] in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]].
DK Summit returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a [[classic course]] starting with the [[Snow Tour]], and in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the third course of the [[Fruit Cup]] in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''.


==''Mario Kart Wii''==
==''Mario Kart Wii''==
===Course layout===
===Course layout===
[[File:MKWii-DKSummit1.png|thumb|200px|The cannon entrance]]
[[File:MKWii-DKSummit1.png|thumb|200px|The cannon entrance]]
The race takes place in a mountain filled with snow and some snowboarding Shy Guys. The course starts with a right turn towards a set of automatic barriers and [[Item Box]]es, which lead towards the [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|Cannon]]. After landing from the cannon, the track makes a U-turn to the left along a [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]]. The track then approaches a set of ramps, each featuring Item Boxes, with a larger single ramp with a [[Dash Panel]] on the right and three smaller ramps on the left. After this, the track takes a slight left past two areas of pink-striped deep snow, which will slow the player down if driven through, before approaching a set of moguls that form ramps. The mogul area also features three ramps with Dash Panels and Item Boxes. The course then makes a sharp right turn with a half-pipe on the left around one side of the chasm, and then a sharp left turn around the other side, before approaching a pair of Dash Panels in another half-pipe. The half-pipe features two drifts of deep snow, which cover up sections of the ramps, but do not prevent their use. Item Boxes are located on either side of the track with the deep snow, and Shy Guy Snowboarders appear on the half-pipe, with a single one between the two snow drifts and a pair after the second one. The course then turns to the right as the half-pipe slopes downwards and approaches the [[Finish Line (object)|finish line]].
The course takes place in a mountain filled with snow and some snowboarding [[Shy Guy]]s. Racers begin by taking a 90° turn to the right towards a set of automatic barriers and [[Item Box]]es, which lead towards a [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|Barrel Cannon]]. After landing from the cannon, racers make a U-turn to the left, with [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipes]] lining both sides of the track. Racers then reach a set of ramps, with a large [[Dash Panel|dash panel]] ramp on the right side and three consecutive simple ramps on the left side. Both include Item Boxes floating above. Afterwards, racers take a slight left turn while avoiding two pink-striped drifts of deep snow. Along this turn, racers pass a large wooden statue of Mario snowboarding. If a player is playing as a [[Mii]], the statue's head will be replaced with a Mii's head.


If a player is playing as a [[Mii]], the head of the wooden snowboarding Mario statue will be replaced with a Mii's head.
Racers then reach a widened area with a large number of moguls that racers can [[Jump Boost|trick]] off of. The area also has four dash panel ramps, each of which has a single Item Box on top. The track then narrows again and racers must make a U-turn to the right around a chasm. On the outside of the turn is a half-pipe with three Item Boxes above it. Racers must then make a U-turn to the left around a second chasm that is significantly larger, before reaching a straightaway where the track widens again.
 
Between this straightaway and the end of the track, half-pipes line both sides of the track. In the middle of the track, racers encounter two wide dash panels followed by two large drifts of deep snow. To avoid the drifts, racers must either swerve around them or use the half-pipes. On both sides of each snow drift, above the half-pipes, is a set of Item Boxes, further incentivizing the use of the half-pipes. However, this area also contains three Shy Guy snowboarders as obstacles. Each one goes back and forth across the width of the track, and hitting one will make the player spin out. One is between the two snow drifts, and two are close together right after the second snow drift. After this section, racers must make one last right turn before the half-pipes end, the track narrows one last time, and racers reach the [[Finish line (object)|finish line]].


During the first lap of the course, snow is falling heavily, and the background and distant objects cannot be seen. By the third lap, snowfall clears up and all scenery can be clearly seen. This concept is reused for {{classic-link|DS|DK Pass}} in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
During the first lap of the course, snow is falling heavily, and the background and distant objects cannot be seen. By the third lap, snowfall clears up and all scenery can be clearly seen. This concept is reused for {{classic-link|DS|DK Pass}} in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.
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There are three Item Boxes underneath the S-bend section that can be seen through hacking or with a glitch, but they cannot be obtained without hacking as Lakitu takes the player back to the track before the Item Boxes can be reached.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7vzOsysXUk</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSSnckmZCQ</ref>
There are three Item Boxes underneath the S-bend section that can be seen through hacking or with a glitch, but they cannot be obtained without hacking as Lakitu takes the player back to the track before the Item Boxes can be reached.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7vzOsysXUk</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSSnckmZCQ</ref>


====Shortcuts====
===Shortcuts===
*The first shortcut is not an intentionally designed shortcut, but is a faster alternative to clearing the second turn of the course, and is mentioned in the [[Prima Games|Prima]] Guide for ''Mario Kart Wii''. The player can jump over the left side of the hill by using a ramp, where they can perform a trick.  
The first notable shortcut is not an intentionally designed shortcut, but is a faster alternative to clearing the second turn of the course, and is mentioned in the [[Prima Games|Prima]] Guide for ''Mario Kart Wii''. The player can jump over the left side of the hill by using a half-pipe, where they can perform a trick.  
*A [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] can be used to cut across the thick snow on the turn before the moguls.  
 
*A shortcut can be performed after the player has passed the moguls where there is a large chasm, and the player can drift and jump across the first chasm. The player can also slow down to cancel their drift, clear the first chasm and then drive off of the raised section ahead to clear the second.
The second notable shortcut can be found just after the second item set, where a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] can be used to cut across the thick snow on the following turn.
*Time can be saved on the last turn of the course by going up the half-pipe and wrapping around the corner, sticking to the invisible wall.
 
The third notable shortcut can be just found after the moguls. Simply by drifting right before the U-turn, the player can clear the first chasm and use the fence on the other side to correct their angle afterwards if needed. Alternatively, the player can slow down to cancel their drift, clear the first chasm and then drive off of the raised section ahead while avoiding the fence to clear the second chasm. Both shortcuts can be done without the use of a Mushroom, but having one may make the second shortcut much easier.
 
Lastly, time can be saved on the last turn of the course by using the half-pipe and wrapping around the corner, sticking to the invisible wall.


===Tournaments===
===Tournaments===
The second December 2008 tournament took place on DK Summit. Players had to go through all 25 gates on the course. Nothing else had been changed on the course other than the added gates. This tournament was repeated as December 2010's second tournament, April 2012's first tournament, and June 2013's second tournament.
[[List of Mario Kart Wii tournaments#December 2008 Tournament 2|December 2008's second tournament]] required players to pass through 25 gates on DK Summit. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of December 2010, the first tournament of April 2012, and the second tournament of June 2013.


==''Mario Kart Tour''==
==''Mario Kart Tour''==
[[File:MKT DK Summit Scene.jpg|thumb|300px|left|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT DK Summit Scene.jpg|250px|thumb|left|{{classic|Wii|DK Summit}} in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
DK Summit makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', introduced in the [[Snow Tour]] (making this the first Wii course to make its classic course debut in ''Mario Kart Tour''). The ''Mario Kart'' logo on the starting banner now uses its modern version instead of its classic one, the starting banner itself is made completely out of metal instead of wood, the metallic grids around the start are replaced with plastic fencing, and there is a snowcat stationed by the starting grid. The gates racers pass through before entering the cannon now emit the sound of an airhorn (which was previously used in [[Super Bell Subway]] and [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 3]], and later in [[Tour Tokyo Blur|Tokyo Blur 4]]) as they open, rather than a bell sound. The sign that says "DK Cannon" now uses the ''Super Mario'' logo font.
DK Summit makes its classic course debut in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', introduced in the [[Snow Tour]] (making this the first Wii course to make its classic course debut in ''Mario Kart Tour''). The ''Mario Kart'' logo on the starting banner now uses its modern version instead of its classic one, the starting banner itself is made completely out of metal instead of wood, the metallic grids around the start are replaced with plastic fencing, and there is a snowcat stationed by the starting grid. The gates racers pass through before entering the cannon now emit the sound of an airhorn (which was previously heard in [[Super Bell Subway]] and [[Tour Tokyo Blur#Tokyo Blur 3|Tokyo Blur 3]], and later in [[Tour Tokyo Blur#Tokyo Blur 4|Tokyo Blur 4]]) as they open, rather than a bell sound. The sign that says "DK Cannon" now uses the ''Super Mario'' logo font.


On the course, the wooden snowboarding Mario statue near the moguls area is replaced with a stone Donkey Kong statue, most of the trees are absent, and the launch after the start/finish line now encompasses a [[Glide Ramp]]. A stretch of half-pipe ramp between the second chasm turn and the final stretch of the course was removed, and there is only one Dash Panel instead of two before entering the final section. An additional patch of snow was added to the right side of the road at the beginning of the section, while the other two patches of snow were made more uniform in shape and size. The falling snow mechanic has been removed, with the course now being sunny throughout the whole race. The course's map has also been rotated 180°, with the starting line at the bottom of the map.  
On the course, the wooden snowboarding Mario statue near the moguls area is replaced with a stone Donkey Kong statue, most of the trees are absent, and the launch after the start/finish line now encompasses a [[Glide Ramp|glide ramp]]. A stretch of half-pipe ramp between the second chasm turn and the final stretch of the course was removed, and there is only one Dash Panel instead of two before entering the final section. An additional patch of snow was added to the right side of the road at the beginning of the section, while the other two patches of snow were made more uniform in shape and size. The falling snow mechanic has been removed, with the course now being sunny throughout the whole race. The course's map has also been rotated 180°, with the starting line at the bottom of the map.  


As with other courses in the game, DK Summit has a reverse variant, a trick variant, and a reverse/trick variant referred to as '''DK Summit R''', '''DK Summit T''', and '''DK Summit R/T''' respectively. The former two were introduced alongside the regular version in the Snow Tour, while the latter was added in the [[Holiday Tour (2022)|2022 Holiday Tour]].  
The course also appears as '''DK Summit R''' (reversed), '''DK Summit T''' (with ramps), and '''DK Summit R/T''' (reversed with ramps) The former two debuted alongside the regular version in the Snow Tour, while the latter debuted in the [[Holiday Tour (2022)|2022 Holiday Tour]]. In the T and R/T variants, the Shy Guy Snowboarders are gone, and there are instead several dash panels up against the half-pipes.


===Appearances===
===Appearances===
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==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-Wii DKSummit.jpg|250px|thumb|The course in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Wii DKSummit.jpg|250px|thumb|right|{{classic|Wii|DK Summit}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
DK Summit returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of Wave 4 of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It appears as the third course of the [[Fruit Cup]]. Its design is based on its appearance from ''Mario Kart Tour'', only with significant visual upgrades and modifications. For example, the jumbotron at the end of the halfpipe has been brought back to the course after it was removed in ''Tour'', now sporting a redesigned look. The [[Barrel Cannon]] is now shown to have visible frost on itself. The giant snowboarding Donkey Kong statue is still present, but it is now made out of wood instead of stone. The sky and background for the course has been slightly desaturated to appear slightly less blue compared to how it looks in ''Tour''. The mountains in the background have also been redone to appear less cartoony and less two-dimensional, with more depth and shading applied to them; they are also a darker shade of brown, like in ''Wii''. On the mogul field, a red fence with [[Toad (species)|Toads]] as spectators has been added, beneath the Donkey Kong statue. Coins on the downhill section have moved to all be closer together.<ref>任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). [https://youtu.be/XfKvMaS6g10 Wii DKスノーボードクロス]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 3, 2023.</ref> Additional Shy Guy Snowboarders can be seen sliding downhill in the background. The falling snow returns, although the fog mechanic doesn't. The course map has also been flipped 180°, so that the starting line is at the top of the map like in ''Mario Kart Wii''. In addition, the shortcuts over the chasms between the mogul fields and the halfpipe can be performed once again. The music for the course now features more loud, low-pitched bass synths, notably during the opening of the song.
DK Summit returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of Wave 4 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. It appears as the third course of the [[Fruit Cup]]. Its design is based on its appearance from ''Mario Kart Tour'', only with significant visual upgrades and modifications. For example, the jumbotron at the end of the halfpipe has been brought back to the course after it was removed in ''Tour'', now sporting a redesigned look. The [[Barrel Cannon]] is now shown to have visible frost on itself. The giant snowboarding Donkey Kong statue is still present, but it is now made out of wood instead of stone. The sky and background for the course has been slightly desaturated to appear slightly less blue compared to how it looks in ''Tour''. The mountains in the background have also been redone to appear less cartoony and less two-dimensional, with more depth and shading applied to them; they are also a darker shade of brown, like in ''Wii''. On the mogul field, a red fence with [[Toad (species)|Toads]] as spectators has been added, beneath the Donkey Kong statue. Coins on the downhill section have moved to all be closer together.<ref>任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). [https://youtu.be/XfKvMaS6g10 Wii DKスノーボードクロス]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 3, 2023.</ref> Additional Shy Guy Snowboarders can be seen sliding downhill in the background. The falling snow returns, although the fog mechanic does not. The course map has also been flipped 180°, so that the starting line is at the top of the map like in ''Mario Kart Wii''. In addition, the shortcuts over the chasms between the mogul fields and the halfpipe can be performed once again. The music for the course now features more loud, low-pitched bass synths, notably during the opening of the song.


The course is once again referred to as "DK's Snowboard Cross" 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|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}} (or {{classic|3DS|Alpine Pass}}). Additionally, this course is one of three in the Booster Course Pass to not have its minimap rotated so that drivers start facing straight up on it, the other two being {{classic-link|DS|Shroom Ridge}} and {{classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}}, and it is the only course to have its starting line on a horizontal stretch of the minimap.
The course is once again referred to as "DK's Snowboard Cross" 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|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}} (or {{Classic|3DS|Alpine Pass}}). Additionally, this course is one of three in the Booster Course Pass to not have its minimap rotated so that drivers start facing straight up on it, the other two being {{Classic-link|DS|Shroom Ridge}} and {{Classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}}, and it is the only course to have its starting line on a horizontal stretch of the minimap.


Internally, DK Summit is referred to as "Cnsw_42", implying it may have originally been intended to be the second course of the Fruit Cup.
Internally, DK Summit is referred to as "Cnsw_42", implying it may have originally been intended to be the second course of the Fruit Cup.


Prior to its official reveal, DK Summit was among the courses featured in an {{media link|MK8DX BCP Leak.jpg|internal banner}} for the Booster Course Pass located within the game's data in version 2.0.0.
Prior to its official reveal, DK Summit was among the courses featured in an {{file link|MK8DX BCP Leak.jpg|internal banner}} for the Booster Course Pass located within the game's data in version 2.0.0.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
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**''Get air on the half pipes for some helpful speed boosts.''
**''Get air on the half pipes for some helpful speed boosts.''
**''Speaking of half pipes, is it just us or does this course feel like you're snowboarding?''
**''Speaking of half pipes, is it just us or does this course feel like you're snowboarding?''
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (UK):''' '''''Catch thrills and chills in DK's Snowboard Cross!'''''<br>''Originally making its debut in Mario Kart Wii, this ski-slope-based course gets off to a literal flying start as you're blasted from a cannon to a snowy summit. From there you'll enjoy a breathtaking descent littered with half-pipes. Catching some radical air could be the key to victory, so this course is just the thing if you're up for an acrobatic thrill-ride!''
*'''Nintendo Switch News app (UK):''' '''''Catch thrills and chills in DK's Snowboard Cross!'''''<br>''Here's a closer look at another course released as part of the fourth wave, which is available now: DK's Snowboard Cross.<br>Originally making its debut in Mario Kart Wii, this ski-slope-based course gets off to a literal flying start as you're blasted from a cannon to a snowy summit. From there you'll enjoy a breathtaking descent littered with half-pipes. Catching some radical air could be the key to victory, so this course is just the thing if you're up for an acrobatic thrill-ride!''


==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
====Course icons====
====Course icons====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (Wii courses)#DK Summit|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (Wii courses) § DK Summit}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT Icon DKSummitWii PenguinToad.png|The course icon with Penguin Toad
MKT Icon DKSummitWii PenguinMario.png|The course icon
MKT Icon DKSummitWii KingBobomb.png|The course icon with King Bob-omb
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii WhiteTanookiMario.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon DKSummitWii ToadetteExplorer.png|The course icon with Toadette (Explorer)
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii MarioRacing.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon DKSummitWii PenguinMario.png|The course icon with Penguin Mario
MKT Icon DKSummitRTWii BowserSanta.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon DKSummitWii MarioSatellaview.png|The course icon with Mario (Satellaview)
MKT Icon DKSummitWii Daisy.png|The course icon with Daisy
MKT Icon DKSummitWii PeachExplorer.png|The course icon with Peach (Explorer)
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii MarioChef.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Chef)
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii BlackYoshi.png|The course icon of the R variant with Black Yoshi
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii MarioHalloween.png|The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Halloween)
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii Toadette.png|The course icon of the R variant with Toadette
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii ShyGuyNinja.png|The course icon of the R variant with Shy Guy (Ninja)
MKT Icon DKSummitRWii DrBowser.png|The course icon of the R variant with Dr. Bowser
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the T variant with Wario (Hiker)
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii Nabbit.png|The course icon of the T variant with Nabbit
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii MarioRacing.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Racing)
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii BabyMarioKoala.png|The course icon of the T variant with Baby Mario (Koala)
MKT Icon DKSummitTWii CharginChuck.png|The course icon of the T variant with Chargin' Chuck
MKT Icon DKSummitRTWii BowserSanta.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Bowser (Santa)
MKT Icon DKSummitRTWii RockyWrenchMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with the Rocky Wrench Mii Racing Suit
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Screenshots====
====Screenshots====
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKT DK Summit View.jpg|View of the moguls-like area
MKT Wii DK Summit Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT Wii DK Summit Cannon.jpg|View of the cannon
MKT Wii DK Summit Landscape.jpg|Aerial view of the course
MKT Wii DK Summit Turns.jpg|View of some turns
MKT Wii DK Summit Shy Guy.jpg|View of a [[Snowboarding Shy Guy]]
MKT DK Summit View.jpg|View of the [[Donkey Kong]] statue
MKT Snow Tour Teaser.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach (Wintertime)]] and [[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]] tricking, with [[Penguin Mario|Penguin Toad]] approaching a [[half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]] in the distance
MKT Snow Tour Teaser.jpg|[[Princess Peach|Peach (Wintertime)]] and [[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]] tricking, with [[Penguin Mario|Penguin Toad]] approaching a [[half-pipe (object)|half-pipe]] in the distance
MKT Snow Tour Week 1 Spotlights.jpg|Penguin Toad tricking in the [[Black Penguin Slider]] and Penguin Luigi tricking in the [[Steel Driver]]
MKT Snow Tour Week 1 Spotlights.jpg|Penguin Toad tricking in the [[Black Penguin Slider]] and Penguin Luigi tricking in the [[Steel Driver]]
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<gallery>
<gallery>
MK8D Wii DK Summit Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8D Wii DK Summit Course Icon.png|The course icon
MK8D Wii DK's Snowboard Cross Course Icon.png|The British English course icon
MK8D Wii DK Summit View.jpg|View of the [[Donkey Kong]] statue
MK8D Wii DK Summit View.jpg|View of the [[Donkey Kong]] statue
MK8D Wii DK Summit Scene 1.jpg|The course's starting line
MK8D Wii DK Summit Scene 1.jpg|The course's starting line
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</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|name1=<tt>boardcross_course</tt>
|meaning1=Board cross course
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=DKスノーボードクロス
|Jap=DKスノーボードクロス
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|Dut=DK's Skipark
|Dut=DK's Skipark
|DutM=DK's Ski Park  
|DutM=DK's Ski Park  
|FreA=Pic DK<br>Sommet DK <small>(''Mario Kart Wii'')</small>
|FreA2=Pic DK
|FreAM=DK Peak<br>DK Summit
|FreA=Sommet DK
|FreAN=''Mario Kart Wii''
|FreA2M=DK Peak
|FreAM=DK Summit
|FreE=Pic DK
|FreE=Pic DK
|FreEM=DK Peak
|FreEM=DK Peak
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|RusR=Snoubord-kross DK
|RusR=Snoubord-kross DK
|RusM=DK's Snowboard Cross
|RusM=DK's Snowboard Cross
|SpaA=Cumbre DK<br>Cima DK <small>(''Mario Kart Wii'')</small>
|SpaA=Cumbre DK
|SpaA2=Cima DK
|SpaA2N=''Mario Kart Wii''
|SpaAM=DK Summit
|SpaAM=DK Summit
|SpaA2M=DK Summit
|SpaE=Cumbre DK
|SpaE=Cumbre DK
|SpaEM=DK Summit
|SpaEM=DK Summit

Latest revision as of 20:02, November 27, 2024

Not to be confused with DS DK Pass.
DK Summit
DK's Snowboard Cross
DK Summit in Mario Kart Wii
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Mario Kart Tour (2021)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 4) (2023)
Cup(s) Flower Cup (Wii)
Fruit Cup (8 Deluxe)
Tour(s)
Online play No longer available (Wii)
Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Wii / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Tour
Map of Wii DK Summit from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Wii DK Summit in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
Wii Nin★mokke
2:34.693 Donkey KongStandard Bike L
Wii Expert Nin★KOZ★
2:17.546 Donkey KongFlame Flyer
8DX 150cc Nin★Fausti
2:22.680 Donkey KongVarmintMonsterSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Massim
1:53.372 RosalinaCircuit SpecialStandardSuper Glider

DK Summit (known as DK's Snowboard Cross in British English versions) is the third race course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart Wii. The track takes place on a snowy mountain winter sports resort which appears to be popular among Shy Guys. This is the first race course in the Mario Kart series to have a different name between the American and British English localizations. This course is unique as it begins in a foggy environment that blocks most of the player's view, but as the race progresses, the fog clears until the final lap where the clear sky is visible.

The stage is somewhat a combination of DK Mountain from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and DK Pass from Mario Kart DS. Like DK Mountain, it has a Barrel Cannon aimed at a mountain and a zigzagging, crevice-filled path to the goal line, and like DK Pass, it is covered in snow and has various small snow piles that slow the player down if they run into them, as well as numerous Dash Panels.

DK Summit returns in Mario Kart Tour as a classic course starting with the Snow Tour, and in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the third course of the Fruit Cup in the Booster Course Pass.

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Course layout[edit]

The cannon entrance

The course takes place in a mountain filled with snow and some snowboarding Shy Guys. Racers begin by taking a 90° turn to the right towards a set of automatic barriers and Item Boxes, which lead towards a Barrel Cannon. After landing from the cannon, racers make a U-turn to the left, with half-pipes lining both sides of the track. Racers then reach a set of ramps, with a large dash panel ramp on the right side and three consecutive simple ramps on the left side. Both include Item Boxes floating above. Afterwards, racers take a slight left turn while avoiding two pink-striped drifts of deep snow. Along this turn, racers pass a large wooden statue of Mario snowboarding. If a player is playing as a Mii, the statue's head will be replaced with a Mii's head.

Racers then reach a widened area with a large number of moguls that racers can trick off of. The area also has four dash panel ramps, each of which has a single Item Box on top. The track then narrows again and racers must make a U-turn to the right around a chasm. On the outside of the turn is a half-pipe with three Item Boxes above it. Racers must then make a U-turn to the left around a second chasm that is significantly larger, before reaching a straightaway where the track widens again.

Between this straightaway and the end of the track, half-pipes line both sides of the track. In the middle of the track, racers encounter two wide dash panels followed by two large drifts of deep snow. To avoid the drifts, racers must either swerve around them or use the half-pipes. On both sides of each snow drift, above the half-pipes, is a set of Item Boxes, further incentivizing the use of the half-pipes. However, this area also contains three Shy Guy snowboarders as obstacles. Each one goes back and forth across the width of the track, and hitting one will make the player spin out. One is between the two snow drifts, and two are close together right after the second snow drift. After this section, racers must make one last right turn before the half-pipes end, the track narrows one last time, and racers reach the finish line.

During the first lap of the course, snow is falling heavily, and the background and distant objects cannot be seen. By the third lap, snowfall clears up and all scenery can be clearly seen. This concept is reused for DS DK Pass in Mario Kart 7.

There are three Item Boxes underneath the S-bend section that can be seen through hacking or with a glitch, but they cannot be obtained without hacking as Lakitu takes the player back to the track before the Item Boxes can be reached.[1][2]

Shortcuts[edit]

The first notable shortcut is not an intentionally designed shortcut, but is a faster alternative to clearing the second turn of the course, and is mentioned in the Prima Guide for Mario Kart Wii. The player can jump over the left side of the hill by using a half-pipe, where they can perform a trick.

The second notable shortcut can be found just after the second item set, where a Mushroom can be used to cut across the thick snow on the following turn.

The third notable shortcut can be just found after the moguls. Simply by drifting right before the U-turn, the player can clear the first chasm and use the fence on the other side to correct their angle afterwards if needed. Alternatively, the player can slow down to cancel their drift, clear the first chasm and then drive off of the raised section ahead while avoiding the fence to clear the second chasm. Both shortcuts can be done without the use of a Mushroom, but having one may make the second shortcut much easier.

Lastly, time can be saved on the last turn of the course by using the half-pipe and wrapping around the corner, sticking to the invisible wall.

Tournaments[edit]

December 2008's second tournament required players to pass through 25 gates on DK Summit. The tournament was later repeated as the second tournament of December 2010, the first tournament of April 2012, and the second tournament of June 2013.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

View of Wii DK Summit in Mario Kart Tour
Wii DK Summit in Mario Kart Tour

DK Summit makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour, introduced in the Snow Tour (making this the first Wii course to make its classic course debut in Mario Kart Tour). The Mario Kart logo on the starting banner now uses its modern version instead of its classic one, the starting banner itself is made completely out of metal instead of wood, the metallic grids around the start are replaced with plastic fencing, and there is a snowcat stationed by the starting grid. The gates racers pass through before entering the cannon now emit the sound of an airhorn (which was previously heard in Super Bell Subway and Tokyo Blur 3, and later in Tokyo Blur 4) as they open, rather than a bell sound. The sign that says "DK Cannon" now uses the Super Mario logo font.

On the course, the wooden snowboarding Mario statue near the moguls area is replaced with a stone Donkey Kong statue, most of the trees are absent, and the launch after the start/finish line now encompasses a glide ramp. A stretch of half-pipe ramp between the second chasm turn and the final stretch of the course was removed, and there is only one Dash Panel instead of two before entering the final section. An additional patch of snow was added to the right side of the road at the beginning of the section, while the other two patches of snow were made more uniform in shape and size. The falling snow mechanic has been removed, with the course now being sunny throughout the whole race. The course's map has also been rotated 180°, with the starting line at the bottom of the map.

The course also appears as DK Summit R (reversed), DK Summit T (with ramps), and DK Summit R/T (reversed with ramps) The former two debuted alongside the regular version in the Snow Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2022 Holiday Tour. In the T and R/T variants, the Shy Guy Snowboarders are gone, and there are instead several dash panels up against the half-pipes.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Wii DK Summit tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Wii DK Summit 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 Wii DK Summit 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
Wii DK Summit from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Bob-ombLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Satellaview)Peach (Explorer)Penguin MarioPenguin ToadPenguin ToadetteToadette (Explorer)White Tanooki MarioWiggler (Gold) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Cat CruiserBlack Penguin SliderBlack SneekerChocolate Banana MinibusDark Hop RodDecal StreamlinerDK MaximumGold Pumpkin KartGold Warrior WagonHoliday KingJet CruiserKoopa KingParty-WingWhite Snow Skimmer Aurora BalloonsBlack Toe-Bean BalloonsBlooper WingtipGold 8-Bit GliderGold Toe-Bean BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheNinja ScrollRainbow Fare FlierRoy OilpaperSilver StarchuteSnow CrystalsSurf MasterToe-Bean BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Baby Mario (Koala)**Birdo (White)Black YoshiBowser (Santa)Captain ToadDr. MarioFire RosalinaHammer Bro Mii Racing Suit*King Boo (Gold)Luigi (Classic)***Mario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Santa Mii Racing Suit**Shy Guy (Ninja) Black DozerCact-Ice**Chain Chomp ChariotCleanup HitterDark BuggyGilded KingGold B DasherGold Capsule KartGold CometGold Wild SluggerHoliday Speeder*Ice Dozer*PenguinSliderPink WingRambi Runner*Snow Skimmer***Strawberry Soft SwerveSunset CloudWhite Turbo BirdoWhite Turbo Yoshi Black Great SailCloud GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Mario Golf CapGold MeteorsGold New Year's KiteGreat Sail***Mario Bros. ParafoilMelon & Banana Balloons*Piranha Plant HanafudaPlanet GliderRainy BalloonsRed Checkered GliderRose Parasol***Silver Surf MasterYoshi's Cookies
Blue Koopa (Freerunning) Blue Turbo Yoshi Blue Shy GuyDaisyPink Toad (Pit Crew) Eggshell Glider
Wii DK Summit R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Birdo (White)Black YoshiCaptain ToadCat RosalinaChargin' ChuckDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dr. BowserLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Penguin MarioShy Guy (Ninja)White Tanooki MarioYoshi (Gold Egg) Black Cat CruiserCact-IceChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCleanup HitterFireflyGold Pumpkin KartHoliday KingHoliday SpeederJet CruiserMacharonRambi RunnerSilver Bullet BlasterSilver KingSleigh RiderSweet RideWild Black 8-Bit Block GliderBlack Great SailGold Mario Golf CapGold Mario's Hat BalloonMelon & Banana BalloonsPenguin WingtipRainy BalloonsRed Checkered GliderRoyal FlushShip's WheelSilver Surf MasterSnow CrystalsStrawberry DonutToe-Bean BalloonsWonderful Wings Bowser (Santa)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Lakitu (Party Time)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Satellaview)*NabbitPauline (Cowgirl)Penguin Toad**Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold) Black Penguin SliderBlack Shielded SpeedsterChocolate Banana MinibusCoral Jet CruiserCupid's Arrow**Frosty BellsGilded King***Gold Cheep SnorkelGold Snow SkimmerIce-blue PoltergustIron CucumberParty-Wing***Rainbow Pipe BuggyRose TaxiShielded Speedster*Snow SkimmerSteel DriverWild Slugger* 8-Bit Super GliderBlack Toe-Bean Balloons*Blizzard ParasolCalico ParafoilIcy Mario's MustacheJolly BellsPiranha Plant HanafudaPlanet GliderRainbow StarchuteRecord Setter**Red EmblemSilver Bells***Silver Luigi's Mustache*Silver Manta GliderSpooky Sprinkle Balloons*Waluigi's Mustache
Blue Shy Guy Birdo (Light Blue)Purple Koopa (Freerunning)ToadetteYellow Shy Guy Birthday Girl Daisy
Wii DK Summit T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Builder ToadDr. MarioDr. PeachIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Racing)NabbitShy Guy (Gold)Shy Guy (Ninja)Wario (Hiker) Black DozerBlack Turbo BirdoBrown OffroaderCact-IceCapsule KartCleanup HitterDark Hop RodGold B DasherIce DozerLunar CruiserRainbow Pipe BuggyRose TaxiStrawberry Soft SwerveSunset CloudWhite BruiserWhite Turbo YoshiWild Gold Black Toe-Bean BalloonsBlizzard ParasolCalico ParafoilGold MeteorsGolden GliderNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaPink Gold MeteorsPlanet GliderRainbow Flappy WingsRecord SetterShip's WheelSilver Manta GliderYellow Hard Hat Balloon Black Mii Racing SuitBuilder LuigiBuilder MarioChargin' Chuck*Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Fire RosalinaKitsune LuigiLuigi (Classic)Mario (Aviator)*Mario (SNES)Penguin Mario**Penguin ToadetteRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Wario (Cowboy)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black Penguin Slider**Blue BadwagonCheershipDK MaximumDark BuggyDecal Streamliner*Gold Pipe Frame***Gold Shielded SpeedsterGold Wild SluggerIron CucumberJet Cruiser*Penguin SliderRambi Runner**Roaring RacerSilver KingTaiko Drum DasherWild Wiggler 8-Bit Block GliderBlack Great SailBlooper WingtipCloud GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderNinja ScrollPenguin Wingtip***Pink Bubble BalloonPiranha Plant HanafudaSnow Crystals**Soaring JackSurf Master*Wavy Great SailWonderful Wings**
Orange Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew)Purple Koopa (Freerunning) Mushroom Glider Poltergust 4000 Wario Wing
Wii DK Summit R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Black Mii Racing SuitBowser (Santa)Dolphin Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. BowserGold MarioHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitIce MarioPauline (Cowgirl)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer)Yoshi (Gold Egg) Black Shielded SpeedsterChain Chomp ChariotCheershipCream Cat CruiserGold Capsule KartGold CometGold Rambi RiderGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Wild SluggerIce DozerIce-blue PoltergustRibbon RiderSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2Taiko Drum DasherYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame 8-Bit Super GliderGold Cloud BalloonsGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Origami GliderGold Toe-Bean BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheJolly BellsLuigi's MustacheMario Bros. ParafoilRecord SetterRed EmblemSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsWario's MustacheWavy Great Sail Daisy (Fairy)Daisy (Farmer)Dr. MarioKing Boo Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiLight Blue Mii Racing Suit***Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Toad Mii Racing SuitWiggler (Gold)* Black SneekerBlack Turbo YoshiBronze CucumberCact-BCact-RChocolate Mint Soft Swerve**Daikon RocketGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold B DasherGold Jingle Bell**Gold Monarch KartGold PipesGold Warrior WagonGreen Cat CruiserGreen-Yellow Capsule KartLightning StreamlinerRed OffroaderWhite Snow SkimmerWild Wiggler** Black Cat ParafoilCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsGold Mario's Hat BalloonGolden GliderGreen Cat ParafoilGreen EmblemLava RocksLuigi ParafoilMario's Hat BalloonMario's MustachePara-PaniniPenguin WingtipRainbow Fare FlierRainbow Flappy WingsRed and Gold UmbrellaRoyal FlushSecret ScrollTropical BalloonsYellow Hard Hat Balloon
Yellow Shy Guy Pink Turbo Yoshi Blue Shy GuyOrange Shy Guy Orange Turbo BirdoRed Turbo Birdo
* 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 Luigi Cup challenge from the Bowser vs. DK Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Wii DK Summit Regular Monty Mole from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 15
  • 25
  • 30
Bowser vs. DK Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Lakitu Cup challenge from the Mario vs. Peach Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on Wii DK Summit Regular Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 12
  • 18
  • 24
Mario vs. Peach Tour Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
  • 12
  • 18
  • 22
Sky Tour The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Baby Daisy Cup challenge from the 2021 Mario Tour; a Glider Challenge set on Wii DK Summit (reused as the Kamek Cup's bonus challenge in the 2021 Space Tour) Regular Pink Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 300
  • 600
  • 750
Mario Tour (2021) Baby Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Daisy Cup
Space Tour (2021) Kamek Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek Cup
Sundae Tour (2023) Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Vs. Mega Donkey Kong
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Ice Mario Cup challenge from the Snow Tour; a Vs. Mega challenge set on Wii DK Summit Regular MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png
Donkey Kong
Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour
Snow Skimmer
Blizzard Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Blizzard Balloons
Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Bananas

Giant Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Giant Bananas
Snow Tour Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
Holiday Tour (2022) Kamek Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ice Mario Cup challenge from the Frost Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Wii DK Summit Regular Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:15.00
  • 2:04:00
  • 1:56:00
Frost Tour Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
  • 2:15.00
  • 2:05.00
  • 1:53.00
Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2022) The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
Thumbnail of the Peach Cup challenge from the 2022 Los Angeles Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Wii DK Summit R R Diddy Kong from Mario Kart Tour
Diddy Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:20.00
  • 2:10.00
  • 2:00.00
Los Angeles Tour (2022) The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

In-Game screenshot of Wii DK Summit as part of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
Wii DK Summit in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

DK Summit returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 4 of the Booster Course Pass. It appears as the third course of the Fruit Cup. Its design is based on its appearance from Mario Kart Tour, only with significant visual upgrades and modifications. For example, the jumbotron at the end of the halfpipe has been brought back to the course after it was removed in Tour, now sporting a redesigned look. The Barrel Cannon is now shown to have visible frost on itself. The giant snowboarding Donkey Kong statue is still present, but it is now made out of wood instead of stone. The sky and background for the course has been slightly desaturated to appear slightly less blue compared to how it looks in Tour. The mountains in the background have also been redone to appear less cartoony and less two-dimensional, with more depth and shading applied to them; they are also a darker shade of brown, like in Wii. On the mogul field, a red fence with Toads as spectators has been added, beneath the Donkey Kong statue. Coins on the downhill section have moved to all be closer together.[3] Additional Shy Guy Snowboarders can be seen sliding downhill in the background. The falling snow returns, although the fog mechanic does not. The course map has also been flipped 180°, so that the starting line is at the top of the map like in Mario Kart Wii. In addition, the shortcuts over the chasms between the mogul fields and the halfpipe can be performed once again. The music for the course now features more loud, low-pitched bass synths, notably during the opening of the song.

The course is once again referred to as "DK's Snowboard Cross" 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 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (or 3DS Alpine Pass). Additionally, this course is one of three in the Booster Course Pass to not have its minimap rotated so that drivers start facing straight up on it, the other two being DS Shroom Ridge and DS Mario Circuit, and it is the only course to have its starting line on a horizontal stretch of the minimap.

Internally, DK Summit is referred to as "Cnsw_42", implying it may have originally been intended to be the second course of the Fruit Cup.

Prior to its official reveal, DK Summit was among the courses featured in an internal bannerMedia:MK8DX BCP Leak.jpg for the Booster Course Pass located within the game's data in version 2.0.0.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

  • Website bios:
    • Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. "A challenging downhill course with a long series of halfpipe-style boost ramps for tricking over heavy snow banks."
    • Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. "The giant cannon that fires you to the mountaintop is just the first part of an incredible trip on this snow-covered track. Avoid the deepest drifts and look out for snowboarders as you pull off stunts on the half-pipe!"

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "On the Wii DK Summit course, you'll blast through a barrel cannon to a mountaintop only to be met with winding hairpin turns and snow mounds that want to slow you down! Use the various ramps to finish the race in style!"[4]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Wii game.
    • Taking place on the slopes of a snowy mountain, you'll launch to the top at the beginning of each lap and race down to the bottom.
    • Get air on the half pipes for some helpful speed boosts.
    • Speaking of half pipes, is it just us or does this course feel like you're snowboarding?
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Catch thrills and chills in DK's Snowboard Cross!
    Here's a closer look at another course released as part of the fourth wave, which is available now: DK's Snowboard Cross.
    Originally making its debut in Mario Kart Wii, this ski-slope-based course gets off to a literal flying start as you're blasted from a cannon to a snowy summit. From there you'll enjoy a breathtaking descent littered with half-pipes. Catching some radical air could be the key to victory, so this course is just the thing if you're up for an acrobatic thrill-ride!

Sponsors[edit]

Mario Kart Tour / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Wii[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Course icons[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (Wii courses) § DK Summit.

Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Mario Kart Wii boardcross_course Board cross course

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese DKスノーボードクロス[?]
DK Sunōbōdo Kurosu
DK Snowboard Cross
Chinese (simplified) DK单板滑雪障碍追逐[?]
DK Dān Bǎn Huáxuě Zhàng'ài Zhuīzhú
DK Snowboard Obstacle Pursue
Chinese (traditional) DK單板滑雪越野賽[?]
DK Dān Bǎn Huáxuě Yuèyě Sài
DK Snowboard Cross Country
Dutch DK's Skipark[?] DK's Ski Park
French (NOA) Pic DK[?] DK Peak
Sommet DK[?] DK Summit Mario Kart Wii
French (NOE) Pic DK[?] DK Peak
German DK Skikane[?] Portmanteau of "ski" and "schikane" (used in racing as a term for hard to drive curves)
Italian Pista snowboard DK[?] DK Snowboard Track
Korean DK 스노보드 경기장[?]
DK Seunobodeu Gyeonggijang
DK Snowboard Stadium
Portuguese (NOA) Cordilheira DK[?] DK Mountain Range
Portuguese (NOE) Pico DK[?] DK Peak
Russian Сноуборд-кросс ДК[?]
Snoubord-kross DK
DK's Snowboard Cross
Spanish (NOA) Cumbre DK[?] DK Summit
Cima DK[?] Mario Kart Wii
Spanish (NOE) Cumbre DK[?] DK Summit

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7vzOsysXUk
  2. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSSnckmZCQ
  3. ^ 任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). Wii DKスノーボードクロス. YouTube. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  4. ^ mariokarttourEN (February 25, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved February 25, 2021.