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'''K3''' is a large frigid mountain ventured through by [[Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] during the events of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble.  
{{world infobox
|image=[[File:K-3.png|200px]]<br>Map in the original version<br>[[File:K3 DKC3 GBA map.png|200px]]<br>In the Game Boy Advance version
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|levels=5
|before=[[Mekanos|<<]]
|after=[[Razor Ridge|>>]]
}}
{{quote|I've been up here for weeks getting ready for my attempt to conquer K3.|[[Blizzard (character)|Blizzard]]|[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]}}
'''K3''' is a snowy, frigid mountain recognized as the fifth [[world]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' Like most mountains in high altitude, K3 is covered in snow and ice and constantly wracked by blizzards and snowstorms. Because of the setting, most areas, including the boss level, take place in the snow. Due to the slippery surface, sledding is used as a means of traveling through K3: there is one level where the [[Kong]]s use a [[Toboggan]] and a later level featuring [[Lemguin]]s, which move by sliding on their bellies. K3 also has rocky cliffs and crevices, some of which the [[Kong]]s have to go up. A large waterfall runs through K3, appearing to be flowing into the main [[Northern Kremisphere]] map. Right next to the waterfall peak is a factory that the [[Kremling]]s have relocated to following [[KAOS]]'s defeat in [[Mekanos]].<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|page=76|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996|quote='''KRACK-SHOT KROC''' After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there.}}</ref>


K3, like any high-up mountain is covered in snow and ice and constantly wracked by blizzards and snow storms. Due to the large amount of ice sledding seems to be one of the many ways to travel K3, the elusive [[Lemguin]]s also make use of all the ice, they slide on their bellies to travel on it.  
Aside from levels, K3 has some unique areas. The [[secret cave]] of K3 is Glacial Grotto, which is located to the left of Blizzard's Basecamp. The [[Brothers Bear|Brother Bear]] of K3 is [[Blizzard (character)|Blizzard]], who resides in [[Blizzard's Basecamp]], where he asks [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] to deliver a [[Present (Donkey Kong Country 3)|present]] to [[Blue]].


Along with it's large snow feilds K3 also has many rocky cliffs and crevices, some of which the [[Kong]]s had to scale on their adventure. The area also has a large waterfall running through it, that somewhat bizzarely has barrels raining down from it. These barrels are possibly falling from a nearby factory with a somewhat moody [[Krosshair|security system]].  
K3's comes from either {{wp|K2}}, the second highest mountain on [[Earth]], or Broad Peak, the twelfth highest mountain formerly known as "K-3". Either way, such a namesake may have been chosen because it begins with a "K," similarly to [[Kremling]] names.


The area seems to be a somewhat of a minor vacation spot due to the many cabins seen in it, both in the levels and in the backround of the mountains various pine-tree forests.  
==Levels==
<gallery widths=256>
Krevice Kreepers.png|'''[[Krevice Kreepers]]'''<br>The first level, Krevice Kreepers takes place in a cliffside area, where Dixie and Kiddy must climb from both vertical and horizontal [[rope]]s on their way to the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number of [[Klasp]]s appearing throughout.
Tearaway Toboggan.png|'''[[Tearaway Toboggan]]'''<br>The second level, Tearaway Toboggan takes place in a snow-covered area that the [[Kong]]s must have to make their way through in a [[toboggan]].
Barrel Drop Bounce.png|'''[[Barrel Drop Bounce]]'''<br>The third level, Barrel Drop Bounce takes place at a waterfall, which the Kongs can get to the top of by jumping from [[tumbling barrel]]s sliding down the waterfall.
Krack Shot Kroc DKC3.png|'''[[Krack Shot Kroc]]'''<br>The fourth level, Krack Shot Kroc takes place in a factory, and most of requires the Kongs to be transformed into [[Squitter]] while avoiding the fireballs shot by [[Kroc]] along the way.
Lemguin Lunge.png|'''[[Lemguin Lunge]]'''<br>The fifth level, Lemguin Lunge takes place in a snowy area, though the main obstacle is [[Lemguin]]s, which indefinitely spawn out of holes while attempting to slide into the Kongs.
Bleak's House SNES.png|'''Boss level: [[Bleak's House]]'''<br>The boss level, Bleak's House involves fighting a giant snowman named [[Bleak]]. It takes place at the northeast corner of the world map, appearing to give off a sinister frowning face.
</gallery>


The aptly named [[Blizzard]] Bear is found in a cabin in K3, the Kongs can do him a favor by delivering a gift for him. The area's boss, an evil snowman named [[Bleak]] is found in a nearby snowfeild to the north-east of the area. Oddly this snowfeild actually looks like it is frowning.  
==Profiles==
*'''Player's Guide:''' ''The frozen wastes of K3 never see any season except winter. It's tough for hairy toes to maintain a steady footing on the ice, especially when you have to jump over sliding Lemguins or dodge the polar projectiles hurled by a sinister snowman.''<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|page=5|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996}}</ref>
*'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 89:''' ''Winter always has an icy grip on the slick summit of K3. This is the hunting ground of Bleak the Snowman, the most ruthless righthander to ever chuck a dirty snowball. Watch you step on the slick slopes or you might slide into a bottomless crevasse. And be sure to warm your frozen toes at Blizzard Bear's Base Camp.''<ref>{{cite|date=October 1996|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 89|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=37}}</ref>
*'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 91:''' ''Welcome to the steeps and deeps of icy K3, the highest pointed peak in Donkey Kong Country. Few warm-blooded creatures actually brave these winter environs. Be sure to warm your hairy toes at Blizzard Bear's Basecamp. An avalanche wiped out the trail to his cabin, but you might find another route somewhere near Lemguin Lunge.''<ref>{{cite|date=December 1996|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 91|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=59}}</ref>


K3's [[Banana Bird Cave]] is located to the nort-western tip of the area, it is only accessible on a secret pat near [[Blizzard's Basecamp]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
K3 (incomplete).png|The K3 map, prior to completing the world
K3 DKC3 manga.png|A view over K3 from ''[[4koma Gag Battle]]''
</gallery>


K3 is the only area in ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' that has the enemies [[Krosshair]] and [[Lemguin]] in it.
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap={{ruby|雪山|ゆきやま}}K3<ref>''Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō''「クレミス{{ruby|島|とう}}マップ」fold-out</ref>
|JapR=Yukiyama K3
|JapM=Snow Mountain K3
|Fre=K3
|Ita=K3
|Ger=K3
|Spa=K3
}}


{{Northern Kremisphere}}
==References==
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[[Category: Donkey Kong Places]]
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[[Category: Northern Kremisphere]]
[[Category:Mountains]]
[[Category:Snowscapes]]
[[Category:Northern Kremisphere]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! worlds]]

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K3
View of K3
Map in the original version
The world map of K3 in Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Game Boy Advance.
In the Game Boy Advance version
Game Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Level(s) 5
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“I've been up here for weeks getting ready for my attempt to conquer K3.”
Blizzard, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

K3 is a snowy, frigid mountain recognized as the fifth world in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Like most mountains in high altitude, K3 is covered in snow and ice and constantly wracked by blizzards and snowstorms. Because of the setting, most areas, including the boss level, take place in the snow. Due to the slippery surface, sledding is used as a means of traveling through K3: there is one level where the Kongs use a Toboggan and a later level featuring Lemguins, which move by sliding on their bellies. K3 also has rocky cliffs and crevices, some of which the Kongs have to go up. A large waterfall runs through K3, appearing to be flowing into the main Northern Kremisphere map. Right next to the waterfall peak is a factory that the Kremlings have relocated to following KAOS's defeat in Mekanos.[1]

Aside from levels, K3 has some unique areas. The secret cave of K3 is Glacial Grotto, which is located to the left of Blizzard's Basecamp. The Brother Bear of K3 is Blizzard, who resides in Blizzard's Basecamp, where he asks Dixie and Kiddy Kong to deliver a present to Blue.

K3's comes from either K2, the second highest mountain on Earth, or Broad Peak, the twelfth highest mountain formerly known as "K-3". Either way, such a namesake may have been chosen because it begins with a "K," similarly to Kremling names.

Levels[edit]

Profiles[edit]

  • Player's Guide: The frozen wastes of K3 never see any season except winter. It's tough for hairy toes to maintain a steady footing on the ice, especially when you have to jump over sliding Lemguins or dodge the polar projectiles hurled by a sinister snowman.[2]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 89: Winter always has an icy grip on the slick summit of K3. This is the hunting ground of Bleak the Snowman, the most ruthless righthander to ever chuck a dirty snowball. Watch you step on the slick slopes or you might slide into a bottomless crevasse. And be sure to warm your frozen toes at Blizzard Bear's Base Camp.[3]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 91: Welcome to the steeps and deeps of icy K3, the highest pointed peak in Donkey Kong Country. Few warm-blooded creatures actually brave these winter environs. Be sure to warm your hairy toes at Blizzard Bear's Basecamp. An avalanche wiped out the trail to his cabin, but you might find another route somewhere near Lemguin Lunge.[4]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 雪山ゆきやまK3[5]
Yukiyama K3
Snow Mountain K3
French K3[?] -
German K3[?] -
Italian K3[?] -
Spanish K3[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ "KRACK-SHOT KROC After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there." – Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 76.
  2. ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  3. ^ October 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 89. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.
  4. ^ December 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 91. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 59.
  5. ^ Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō「クレミスとうマップ」fold-out