Skip to content
DK's Snowboard Cross
Mario Kart Wii

DK's Snowboard Cross

Conquer DK's Snowboard Cross with expert tips and strategies for Mario Kart Wii. Learn shortcuts, trick techniques, and how to beat the expert staff ghost.

By ···10 min read·Multi-source verified
1 reading this guide  

Conquer DK's Snowboard Cross with expert tips and strategies for Mario Kart Wii. Learn shortcuts, trick techniques, and how to beat the expert staff ghost.

Alright, let's tackle DK's Snowboard Cross! This track can be a bit tricky with all the drifting and ramps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a blast. We'll go through it step-by-step so you can nail those turns and get the best time.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start by drifting to the right. Hit that first booster rocket; it's your ticket to the top of the track.
  2. 2
    Once you're up there, drift left and use the next booster ramp. This is a great spot to get some speed and pull off a trick for extra points.
  3. 3
    Head left to navigate through the snowy parts of the track.
  4. 4
    When you reach the bumpy area, try to stay in the center. You'll find two trickable booster ramps here that you can use one after another.
  5. 5
    For the next set of right and left turns, you'll want to drift on the inside. Be careful not to fall off the track here!
  6. 6
    This will lead you to a snowy half-pipe. This part can be a little tough. Use the boosters to get some air and aim for the left side. Instead of going straight over the pipe, cut right just before the next patch of snow and head up the right side. Again, don't go all the way up the ramp, but cut right around to the checkpoint.

Shortcuts:

  • Unfortunately, there are no specific shortcuts on this track. Mastering the main path is key!

Other Tips:

  • If you have a Mushroom, you can use it to blast through the snow at any point on the track, which can save you some time.
  • Remember that bumpy section? You can actually trick over and over on those bumps to rack up points.
  • Keep an eye out for the snowboarder statue head – sometimes, it'll randomly be one of your Miis! It's a fun little Easter egg.

Time Trial Tips:

  • At the bumpy section, you have two main options: either use the central two ramps and trick off them, or just use the bumps themselves to trick repeatedly. Both methods take about the same amount of time, so pick whichever feels more comfortable to you.
  • As you reach the end of the track, use the booster ramp. Cut to the left of the snow, don't go over it, and if you have a Mushroom, use it to cut through that second patch of snow.

100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content