'''DK Pass''' is the first course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', as the second course of the [[Leaf Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', beginning with the [[Winter Tour (2019)|2019 Winter Tour]] and being the first course that has served as the signature course in two tours (the 2019 Winter Tour and the [[Jungle Tour]]). ''Mario Kart Tour'' also includes the course as '''DK Pass R''' (reversed), '''DK Pass T''' (with ramps), and '''DK Pass R/T''' (reversed with ramps); the former two debuted alongside the regular variant in the 2019 Winter Tour, while the latter debuted in the [[Ice Tour]].
'''DK Pass''' is the first course of the [[Star Cup]] in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It reappears as a [[classic course]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', as the second course of the [[Leaf Cup]], and in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', beginning with the [[Winter Tour (2019)|2019 Winter Tour]].
DK Pass is one of [[Donkey Kong]]'s home courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], but the only elements themed after him are the sponsors, all appearing in the form of trackside banners.
DK Pass is one of [[Donkey Kong]]'s home courses in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], but the only elements themed after him are the sponsors, all appearing in the form of trackside banners.
Two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] take place on DK Pass in ''Mario Kart DS'', both involving driving through the course in reserve: [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 4-1|Mission 4-1]], where [[Wario]] has to beat [[Donkey Kong]] in a single-lap race, and [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 5-7|Mission 5-7]], where [[Toad]] has to pass through 8 gates within 45 seconds.
==''Mario Kart DS''==
==Layout==
===''Mario Kart DS''===
The stage takes the player over a mountain and back down. Numerous snowballs roll around, and racers lose their item and spin backward if they crash into one. [[Snowman|Snowmen]] also appear in the course, similar to the ones in [[N64 Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]] in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. Collision with them has an identical effect as crashing into a snowball. An isolated [[Item Box]] appears up on a snowy cliff at the peak of the hill, after the second set of normal item boxes. The player can avoid slowing down by using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] to get through the snow to the item box, but in it contains one of these items: [[Super Star|Star]], Mushroom, [[Triple Mushrooms]], or a [[Red Shell]]. Any of them can be received in any position, including in Wi-Fi play, but it will usually yield Triple Mushrooms or a Star.
The stage takes the player over a mountain and back down. Numerous snowballs roll around, and racers lose their item and spin backward if they crash into one. [[Snowman|Snowmen]] also appear in the course, similar to the ones in [[N64 Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]] in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. Collision with them has an identical effect as crashing into a snowball. An isolated [[Item Box]] appears up on a snowy cliff at the peak of the hill, after the second set of normal item boxes. The player can avoid slowing down by using a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]] to get through the snow to the item box, but in it contains one of these items: [[Super Star|Star]], Mushroom, [[Triple Mushrooms]], or a [[Red Shell]]. Any of them can be received in any position, including in Wi-Fi play, but it will usually yield Triple Mushrooms or a Star.
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*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Snowman|Snowman]]
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Snowman|Snowman]]
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mushroom|Super Mushroom]]}}
*[[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Super Mushroom|Super Mushroom]]}}
===Missions===
Two [[Mario Kart DS#Missions|missions]] take place on DK Pass, both involving driving through the course in reserve: [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 4-1|Mission 4-1]], where [[Wario]] has to beat [[Donkey Kong]] in a single-lap race, and [[Mario Kart DS#Mission 5-7|Mission 5-7]], where [[Toad]] has to pass through 8 gates within 45 seconds.
===''Mario Kart 7''===
===''Mario Kart 7''===
[[File:DKPassMK7.png|thumb|right|{{classic|DS|DK Pass}} as it appears in ''Mario Kart 7''.]]
[[File:DKPassMK7.png|thumb|right|250px|{{classic|DS|DK Pass}} as it appears in ''Mario Kart 7''.]]
All the trees in the off-road sections of DK Pass were removed, and some wooden [[ramp]]s have been placed in the off-road area of this track, allowing players to perform a [[trick]] and gain a boost. The [[Dash Panel]] in the large jump is replaced with a [[Glide Ramp]]. Landing outside the barriers will result in an "out-of-bounds". The secret item box on the hill still holds a Mushroom, Triple Mushroom, or a Star, but will more often yield only a Mushroom than before, and no longer yields a Red Shell. Much like [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', the race starts out foggy in the first two laps, but the fog clears up on the final lap. It is also now snowing throughout the race, which did not happen in the original.
All the trees in the off-road sections of DK Pass were removed, and some wooden [[ramp]]s have been placed in the off-road area of this track, allowing players to perform a [[trick]] and gain a boost. The [[Dash Panel]] in the large jump is replaced with a [[Glide Ramp]]. Landing outside the barriers will result in an "out-of-bounds". The secret item box on the hill still holds a Mushroom, Triple Mushroom, or a Star, but will more often yield only a Mushroom than before, and no longer yields a Red Shell. Much like [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', the race starts out foggy in the first two laps, but the fog clears up on the final lap. It is also now snowing throughout the race, which did not happen in the original.
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===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
A few modifications were made to DK Pass. The tunnel at the start of the course is redesigned, being of a rounded shape. Near the end of the track, the small village was redesigned and made more visible. Similar to ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the ''Mario Kart'' logo uses a modern design instead of the classic design. Due to a lack of Stars and the Triple Mushrooms being a special item, the secret Item Box only gives normal items. From its debut up until part two of the [[Holiday Tour (2019)|2019 Holiday Tour]], a [[festive tree]] is found by the small village.
[[File:MKT DS DK Pass View.jpg|thumb|left|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
DK Pass returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. The tunnel at the start of the course is redesigned, being of a rounded shape. Near the end of the track, the small village was redesigned and made more visible. Similar to ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the ''Mario Kart'' logo uses a modern design instead of the classic design. Due to a lack of Stars and the Triple Mushrooms being a special item, the secret Item Box only gives normal items. From its debut up until part two of the [[Holiday Tour (2019)|2019 Holiday Tour]], a [[festive tree]] is found by the small village.
In ''Mario Kart Tour'', it is the first course to serve as the signature course in two tours (the 2019 Winter Tour and the [[Jungle Tour]]). Like with most other courses, the course has variants known as '''DK Pass R''' (reversed), '''DK Pass T''' (with ramps), and '''DK Pass R/T''' (reversed with ramps); the former two debuted alongside the regular variant in the 2019 Winter Tour, while the latter debuted in the [[Ice Tour]].
The following sponsors appear in the course:
The following sponsors appear in the course:
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MKT DS DK Pass Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT DS DK Pass Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT DK Pass Scene.jpg|View of the glider ramp near the course's end
MKT DK Pass Scene.jpg|View of the glider ramp near the course's end
MKT DS DK Pass View.jpg|View of the cliffside
MKT DS DK Pass View 2.jpg|Another view of the cliffside
MKT DS DK Pass View 2.jpg|Another view of the cliffside
MKT DS DK Pass Downhill.jpg|View of the section leading to the glide ramp
MKT DS DK Pass Downhill.jpg|View of the section leading to the glide ramp
DK Pass is one of Donkey Kong's home courses in the Mario Kart series, but the only elements themed after him are the sponsors, all appearing in the form of trackside banners.
The stage takes the player over a mountain and back down. Numerous snowballs roll around, and racers lose their item and spin backward if they crash into one. Snowmen also appear in the course, similar to the ones in Frappe Snowland in Mario Kart 64. Collision with them has an identical effect as crashing into a snowball. An isolated Item Box appears up on a snowy cliff at the peak of the hill, after the second set of normal item boxes. The player can avoid slowing down by using a Mushroom to get through the snow to the item box, but in it contains one of these items: Star, Mushroom, Triple Mushrooms, or a Red Shell. Any of them can be received in any position, including in Wi-Fi play, but it will usually yield Triple Mushrooms or a Star.
Two missions take place on DK Pass, both involving driving through the course in reserve: Mission 4-1, where Wario has to beat Donkey Kong in a single-lap race, and Mission 5-7, where Toad has to pass through 8 gates within 45 seconds.
Mario Kart 7
DS DK Pass as it appears in Mario Kart 7.
All the trees in the off-road sections of DK Pass were removed, and some wooden ramps have been placed in the off-road area of this track, allowing players to perform a trick and gain a boost. The Dash Panel in the large jump is replaced with a Glide Ramp. Landing outside the barriers will result in an "out-of-bounds". The secret item box on the hill still holds a Mushroom, Triple Mushroom, or a Star, but will more often yield only a Mushroom than before, and no longer yields a Red Shell. Much like DK Summit from Mario Kart Wii, the race starts out foggy in the first two laps, but the fog clears up on the final lap. It is also now snowing throughout the race, which did not happen in the original.
An shortcut can be performed by leaning off the log ramp on the right before the Glide Ramp, using a Mushroom and tricking to gain air time, and bypassing the cliff to the right to land behind the finish line. The player now must simply cross back over the finish line in the right direction to make the lap count.[1]
Mario Kart Tour
The course in Mario Kart Tour
DK Pass returns in Mario Kart Tour. The tunnel at the start of the course is redesigned, being of a rounded shape. Near the end of the track, the small village was redesigned and made more visible. Similar to Mario Kart 8, the Mario Kart logo uses a modern design instead of the classic design. Due to a lack of Stars and the Triple Mushrooms being a special item, the secret Item Box only gives normal items. From its debut up until part two of the 2019 Holiday Tour, a festive tree is found by the small village.
In Mario Kart Tour, it is the first course to serve as the signature course in two tours (the 2019 Winter Tour and the Jungle Tour). Like with most other courses, the course has variants known as DK Pass R (reversed), DK Pass T (with ramps), and DK Pass R/T (reversed with ramps); the former two debuted alongside the regular variant in the 2019 Winter Tour, while the latter debuted in the Ice Tour.
English (American): Covered with snow and ice, DK Pass is as dangerous as it gets. Tight turns and runaway snowballs make for nail-biting fun on DK's home turf.
English (British): Brr, it's chilly in them thar hills... Pack your winter woollies through for this sub-zero speed through snow-capped peaks, as you dodge rolling snowballs and negotiate rows of rock-solid snowmen that bring your kart to an abrupt halt. Keep moving or your engine might freeze up...
Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "As soon as the race begins, the once-peaceful slopes of DK Pass transform into a fighting frenzy for first place! Grab your kart and hit the hill in #MarioKartTour!"[2]
Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which DS DK Pass 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 DS DK Pass tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
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* 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.
Note: There is a lone ring (with a Red Coin in the center) on the snowy shortcut at the first hairpin turn; when passed through, 7 more rings spawn ahead of the driver in a row. Prior to this area, there is a row of Item Boxes that only provide Mushrooms, which the player can use to reach said rings if they have Smart Steering enabled.
Toad driving further downhill in first-person during a Grand Prix. The image can be viewed in 3D on a 3DS; see the guide at Category:Stereoscopic images
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