Snowmads

"These Snowmads are a real downer... And right in the middle of surfing season, too."

- Funky Kong

The Snowmads are the main antagonists of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port. They are an organization of arctic and antarctic animals based on the stereotypical ; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such and are identifiable by their emblem – a snowflake, which is shown on their ships' sail rigs, flags, buckles, collars, streamers, suspenders, some helmets, tents and Lord Fredrik's throne. The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and, as well as being a pun on "snowman".

Led by Lord Fredrik, the Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea" and set the events of the game in motion when Fredrik, using his enchanted horn, summons an ice dragon. The creature proceeds to blow the Kongs (Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong) away from the island, allowing Lord Fredrik's command ship to station itself on top of the island's Volcano. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take it back from them.

Throughout the course of the game, their main base is Donkey Kong Island, though, they have invaded every island that the Kongs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back home, they make their way to the Volcano, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach Lord Fredrik's quarters, they confront the Snowmad King and a final showdown for the fate of the island ensues. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the volcano, destroying his command ship in the process, and crashes into the sea where the remainder of the Snowmads' ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.

Snowmads are found on every island that the Kongs go to; with each one controlled by a high-ranked member, whereas Donkey Kong Island is commanded by Lord Fredrik himself. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and cranes in certain levels.

Bosses

 * Pompy, the Presumptuous (Lost Mangroves)
 * Skowl, the Startling (Autumn Heights)
 * Ba-Boom, the Boisterous (Bright Savannah)
 * Fugu, the Frightening (Sea Breeze Cove)
 * Bashmaster, the Unbreakable (Juicy Jungle)
 * Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King (leader, commands Donkey Kong Island)

Enemies

 * Tucks
 * Speedy Tucks
 * Tuff Tucks
 * Tenacious Tucks
 * Pointy Tucks
 * Trench Tucks
 * Archy
 * Fire
 * Boom Bird
 * Painguin Tucks
 * Papa Painguin
 * Soary
 * Big Sphen
 * Fluff
 * Tuff Fluff
 * Harey
 * Harold
 * Hootz
 * Hot Hootz
 * Puffton
 * Tuffton
 * Blue Hootz
 * Waldough
 * Walnut
 * Walbrick
 * Chum Chucker Charlie
 * Fish Poker Pops
 * Lemmington
 * Ice dragon

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

 * Digital manual bio: "Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own."
 * Prima Games guide (page 15): "The Snowmads hail from the northern lands and have encased Donkey Kong’s island in snow and ice. They seek to claim this land for their own."
 * Nintendo Switch UK website: "The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!"