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[[Image:K-3.gif|thumb|right|'''K3'''.]]
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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|>>]]
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{{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 tall 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 its large snow fields, 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 strangely has [[barrel]]s 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 background of the mountains' pine 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)|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 snowfield to the north-east of the area. Oddly, this snowfield 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 north-western tip of the area; it is only accessible on a secret path 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
}}
 
==References==
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==Trivia==
*K3's name either comes from K2, the [[Earth]]'s second highest mountain, or Broad Peak, the twelfth highest mountain formerly known as "K-3". Either way, such a namesake may have been chosen due to the fact that it includes the letter "K", a [[Kremling]] reference ubiquitous in [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]] names.
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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]

  • Krevice Kreepers The first level, Krevice Kreepers takes place in a cliffside area, where Dixie and Kiddy must climb from both vertical and horizontal ropes on their way to the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number of Klasps appearing throughout.

    Krevice Kreepers
    The first level, Krevice Kreepers takes place in a cliffside area, where Dixie and Kiddy must climb from both vertical and horizontal ropes on their way to the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number of Klasps appearing throughout.

  • Tearaway Toboggan The second level, Tearaway Toboggan takes place in a snow-covered area that the Kongs must have to make their way through in a toboggan.

    Tearaway Toboggan
    The second level, Tearaway Toboggan takes place in a snow-covered area that the Kongs must have to make their way through in a toboggan.

  • Barrel Drop Bounce The third level, Barrel Drop Bounce takes place at a waterfall, which the Kongs can get to the top of by jumping from tumbling barrels sliding down the waterfall.

    Barrel Drop Bounce
    The third level, Barrel Drop Bounce takes place at a waterfall, which the Kongs can get to the top of by jumping from tumbling barrels sliding down the waterfall.

  • Krack Shot Kroc 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.

    Krack Shot Kroc
    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 The fifth level, Lemguin Lunge takes place in a snowy area, though the main obstacle is Lemguins, which indefinitely spawn out of holes while attempting to slide into the Kongs.

    Lemguin Lunge
    The fifth level, Lemguin Lunge takes place in a snowy area, though the main obstacle is Lemguins, which indefinitely spawn out of holes while attempting to slide into the Kongs.

  • Boss level: Bleak's House 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.

    Boss level: Bleak's House
    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.

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]

  • The K3 map, prior to completing the world

    The K3 map, prior to completing the world

  • A view over K3 from 4koma Gag Battle

    A view over K3 from 4koma Gag Battle

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「クレミス島とうマップ」fold-out
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
Characters Protagonists Dixie Kong • Kiddy Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Swanky Kong • Cranky Kong
Prisoners Banana Birds • Banana Queen • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Candy Konga • Lanky Konga • Tiny Konga • Chunky Konga
Animal Friends Ellie • Enguarde • Parry • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Brothers Bear Bachelora • Baffle • Barnacle • Barter • Bazaar • Bazooka • Benny • Björn • Blizzard • Blue • Blunder • Boomer • Bramble • Brash
Bosses Belcha • Arich • Squirt • KAOS • Bleak • Barbos • Kroctopusa • Baron K. Roolenstein
Enemies Bazuka • Bazza • Booty Bird • Bounty Bass • Bristles • Buzz • Gleamin' Bream • Karbine • Killer bees • Klasp • Knik-Knak • Knocka • Kobble • Koco • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Krackaa • Kremling (boater)a • Krimp • Kroc • Krumple • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Lemguin • Lurchin • Minkey • Missile shell • Nibbla • Nid • Re-Koil • Skidda • Sneek • Swoopy
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Bowling ball • Bear coin • Bonus Coin • Box of chocolatesa • Cog • DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Flupperius Petallus Pongus • Green banana • K-O-N-G Letters • Mirror • No.6 wrench • Patch • Present • Rosea • Shell • Ski • Star
Objects Animal Barrel • Animal crate • Auto-Fire Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Shield • Bonus Barrel • Boo Barrel • Booster Barrel • Bubbling cauldron • Crate • DK Barrel • Fuel Drum • Handle • Ignition Barrel • Invincibility Barrel • Metal door • Minea • Propellerpack • Ripsaw • Rocket Barrel • Star Barrel • Steel Barrel • Switch Barrel • TNT Barrel • Toboggan • Tracker Barrel • Trapdoor • Tumbling barrel • Warp Barrel • Wheel
Levels Lake Orangatanga Lakeside Limbo • Doorstop Dash • Tidal Trouble • Skidda's Row • Murky Mill • Belcha's Barn
Kremwood Forest Barrel Shield Bust-Up • Riverside Race • Squeals on Wheels • Springin' Spiders • Bobbing Barrel Brawl • Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top Cove Bazza's Blockade • Rocket Barrel Ride • Kreeping Klasps • Tracker Barrel Trek • Fish Food Frenzy • Squirt's Showdown
Mekanos Fire-Ball Frenzy • Demolition Drain-Pipe • Ripsaw Rage • Blazing Bazukas • Low-G Labyrinth • Kaos Karnage
K3 Krevice Kreepers • Tearaway Toboggan • Barrel Drop Bounce • Krack Shot Kroc • Lemguin Lunge • Bleak's House
Razor Ridge Buzzer Barrage • Kong-Fused Cliffs • Floodlit Fish • Pot Hole Panic • Ropey Rumpus • Barbos's Barrierb • Kroctopus Krusha
Pacificaa Dingy Drain-Pipea • Stormy Seasa • Sunken Sprucea • Cliffside Blasta • Ripcurl Reefa • Surf's Upa • Barbos's Barrier
Kaos Kore Konveyor Rope Klash • Creepy Caverns • Lightning Lookout • Koindozer Klamber • Poisonous Pipeline • Kastle Kaos
Krematoa Stampede Sprint • Criss Kross Cliffs • Tyrant Twin Tussle • Swoopy Salvo • Rocket Rush • Knautilus
Miscellaneous Barrel-Blastapalooza • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version
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