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|image=[[File:K-3.png|256px]]
|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
|app=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|lev=5
|levels=5
|before=[[Mekanos|<<]]
|before=[[Mekanos|<<]]
|after=[[Razor Ridge|>>]]
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{{quote2|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!]]}}
{{quote2|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 and the fifth world of ''[[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>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 76. "'''''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''' is a snowy, frigid mountain and the fifth world of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''.  
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: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!)|present]] to [[Blue]].


==Summary==
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.
Like any mountain 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, who move around by sliding on their bellies.


Aside from its snowy fields, K3 also features rocky cliffs and crevices, some of which the [[Kong]]s have to scale on. The area also has a large waterfall running through it, and appears to be flowing into the main world map, the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. Right next to the waterfall peak is a factory that the [[Kremling]]s have relocated to following [[KAOS]]'s defeat in [[Mekanos]].<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 76. "'''''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>
==Levels==
 
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The [[Brothers Bear]] of K3 is [[Blizzard (character)|Blizzard]], who resides in Blizzard's Basecamp; his purpose is requesting [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] to deliver a [[Present (Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!)|Present]] to [[Blue]]. The [[secret cave]] of K3 is Glacial Grotto, which is located to the left of Blizzard's Basecamp.
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]].
The world's boss is an evil snowman named [[Bleak]], who is fought at the northeast corner of the world map. From the world map, it appears to give off a sinister frowning face.
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.
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==Levels==
==Profiles==
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*<u>'''Player's Guide'''</u> (page 5): ''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.''
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*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 89'''</u> (page 37): ''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.''
! Level !! Description !! Enemies !! Animal Friends
*<u>'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 91'''</u> (page 59): ''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.''
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Krevice Kreepers.png]]<br>'''[[Krevice Kreepers]]'''
|The first level of K3, which has a cliffside setting. Here, Dixie and Kiddy must climb up both vertical and horizontal [[rope]]s to reach the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number of [[Klasp]]s appearing throughout.
|[[Klasp]]<br>[[Sneek]]<br>[[Koin]]<br>[[Knocka]]<br>[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]
|None
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Tearaway Toboggan.png]]<br>'''[[Tearaway Toboggan]]'''
|Tearaway Toboggan is the game's second snow-themed level, after [[Skidda's Row]]. As suggested by the level name, Dixie and Kiddy travel through the level in a [[Toboggan]], similar to [[Demolition Drain-Pipe]]. The vehicle moves at fast speed, and the Kongs must prevent it from crashing into objects, including walls and cabins, and enemies, mainly [[Skidda]]s.
|[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]<br>[[Skidda]]<br>[[Knik-Knak]]<br>[[Booty Bird]]<br>[[Koin]]
|None
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Barrel Drop Bounce.png]]<br>'''[[Barrel Drop Bounce]]'''
|This is the final waterfall-themed level in the game. Despite being in K3, the level does not feature any snow or ice. The Kongs must reach the top of the level by jumping on [[barrel]] platforms that are sliding down the waterfall.
|[[Krimp]]<br>[[Koin]]<br>[[Bristles]]<br>[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]<br>[[Booty Bird]]
|[[Parry the Parallel Bird|Parry]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Krack Shot Kroc DKC3.png]]<br>'''[[Krack Shot Kroc]]'''
|This level takes place in a factory, which is guarded by an off-screen enemy named [[Kroc]]. The Kongs are required to be [[Squitter the Spider|Squitter]] for a majority of the level, and must avoid being blasted from the fireballs shot by Kroc, which is indicated from a cursor following him around in the level. Aside from Kroc, some small lava pits also appear in the area.
|[[Bristles]]<br>[[Kroc]]<br>[[Re-Koil]]<br>[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]<br>[[Koin]]
|[[Squitter the Spider|Squitter]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Lemguin Lunge.png]]<br>'''[[Lemguin Lunge]]'''
|The final regular level of K3, Lemguin Lunge is a snow-themed level that, like Skidda's Row, requires Dixie and Kiddy to venture the level on the slippery, icy surface. As its name suggests, Lemguin Lunge features numerous [[Lemguin]]s, who indefinitely spawn out of holes and then attempt sliding into the Kongs.
|[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]<br>[[Skidda]]<br>[[Lemguin]]<br>[[Koin]]
|None
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Bleak's House SNES.png]]<br>'''Boss level: [[Bleak's House]]'''
|Here, the Kongs fight the world boss, [[Bleak]]. This involves both the lead Kong and Bleak in a snowball fight. To attack Bleak, Dixie or Kiddy must throw at his glowing necklace, but but avoid snowballs thrown by him, including large ones that he blasted out from his hat.
|None
|None
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
K3 (incomplete).png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
K3 (incomplete).png|The K3 map, prior to completing the world
K3 DKC3 GBA map.png|In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake.
K3 DKC3 manga.png|A view over K3 from ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=雪山K3
|Jap={{hover|雪山|ゆきやま}}Ｋ３<ref>''Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō''「クレミス{{hover|島|とう}}マップ」fold-out</ref>
|JapR=Yukiyama K3
|JapR=Yukiyama K3
|JapM=Snow Mountain K3
|JapM=Snow Mountain K3
|Fra=K3
|Fre=K3
|FraM=-
|FreM=-
|Ita=K3
|Ita=K3
|ItaM=-
|ItaM=-
|Ger= K3
|Ger=K3
|GerM=-
|GerM=-
|Spa=K3
|SpaM=-
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*K3's name either comes from [[wikipedia:K2|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 (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] names.


==References==
==References==
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