Snow Course

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"Snow Course"
"Snow Course" in Super Mario 3D Land
World 6-5 (Super Mario 3D Land)
Composed by:
Asuka Hayazaki[1]
Key C major
BPM 130
Time signature 2
2
First appearance Super Mario 3D Land (2011)
Latest appearance Mario Kart World (2025)

"Snow Course",[2] also known as "Snow Mountain Theme",[3] is a musical theme composed by Asuka Hayazaki for Super Mario 3D Land, where it plays in the snow levels.

History[edit]

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

Super Mario 3D Land marks the first appearance of "Snow Course".

Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]

“This is a theme we also used for the icy mountains in SUPER MARIO 3D LAND. Wii U gave us a great opportunity to give it a more expansive arrangement. The rhythm is enhanced by the use of a bandoneon, which adds its distinctive tones to the music.”
—Liner notes in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack

In Super Mario 3D World and the Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, an arrangement of "Snow Course" arranged by Mahito Yokota with cleaner and live-recorded instrumentation plays in Snowball Park and Ty-Foo Flurries. It is titled "Snowball Park" in the Nintendo Music app and the official Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album. It is also included in the official album The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music.

Icon of an audio speaker. Snowball Park - The arrangement heard in Super Mario 3D World
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Super Mario Maker 2[edit]

In Super Mario Maker 2, the Super Mario 3D World arrangement of "Snow Course" plays in Super Mario 3D World-style snow-themed levels.

An ambient Latin jazz arrangement of "Snow Course" plays while editing Super Mario 3D World-style snow-themed levels in the Course Maker. This arrangement uses eight tracks that fade in and out randomly to create a dynamic mix.

Icon of an audio speaker. Snow Theme (Edit) - Super Mario 3D World - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Maker 2
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Mario Kart World[edit]

In Mario Kart World, a Latin jazz arrangement of "Snow Course" can play in Free Roam during the day. It is titled "Snow Mountain Theme (Super Mario 3D Land)" in the Nintendo Music app. This arrangement starts on C major, then goes to C sharp major when the guitar is introduced.

Icon of an audio speaker. Snow Mountain Theme (Super Mario 3D Land) - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart World
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Other appearances[edit]

Yasashiku Hikeru Super Mario 3D Land[edit]

The Yasashiku Hikeru Super Mario 3D Land book features a solo piano arrangement of "Snow Course" arranged by Shinobu Amayake.

Nintendo 3DS[edit]

“This festive theme is packed with holiday cheer and Mushroom Kingdom charm. Scroll the Touch Screen to animate the snow.”
—Theme Shop description

On the Nintendo 3DS, the original version of "Snow Course" plays in the HOME Menu screen while the "A Merry Mario Holiday" theme is applied.

Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2[edit]

On Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, the Super Mario 3D World arrangement of "Snow Course" plays when viewing the "Happy Holidays" special notification on the Nintendo Switch Online application, which was only viewable from December 19, 2025 to December 25, 2025.

Gallery[edit]

List of Super Mario appearances[edit]

Games[edit]

Work System Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario 3D Land Nintendo 3DS 2011 Original Asuka Hayazaki
Super Mario 3D World Wii U 2013 Arrangement "Snowball Park"[4] Mahito Yokota
Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Switch 2019 Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) Mahito Yokota
Arrangement
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Nintendo Switch 2021 Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) "Snowball Park"[4] Mahito Yokota
Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 2025 Arrangement "Snow Mountain Theme (Super Mario 3D Land)"[3]

Albums[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack 2013 Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) "Snowball Park" Mahito Yokota
The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music 2015 Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) 「スノーボールパーク」 (Sunōbōru Pāku) Mahito Yokota
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (Nintendo Music) 2026 Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) "Snowball Park" Mahito Yokota
Mario Kart World (Nintendo Music) 2026[a] Past arrangement (Mario Kart World) "Snow Mountain Theme (Super Mario 3D Land)"
  1. ^ Added to the album on August 17, 2026

Other media[edit]

Work Year Type Title Credits
Yasashiku Hikeru Super Mario 3D Land 2012 Arrangement 「雪山のテーマ」(Yukiyama no Tēma) Shinobu Amayake
Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu 2014[5] Original "Snow Course"[2] Asuka Hayazaki

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNote(s)Ref.
Japanese雪山のテーマ
Yukiyama no Tēma		Snowy Mountain ThemeShared with "Snowy-Mountain Theme"[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Yasashiku Hikeru Super Mario 3D Land
  2. ^ a b "A Merry Mario Holiday" Nintendo 3DS theme music title
  3. ^ a b Mario Kart World (Nintendo Music)
  4. ^ a b Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (Nintendo Music)
  5. ^ いろんな「テーマ」で3DSをきせかえ。　テーマ一覧 マリオ｜ニンテンドー3DS｜任天堂. Nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
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