The Winter X Games started on January 28 in Aspen, Colo., coverage of these events will be on ESPN and ESPN 2 all weekend long. Coverage of the snowmobile events will begin Thursday from 12-3 pm ET for snowmobile freestyle events on ESPN 2. These events will include Ski-Doo's Joe Parsons, who won two gold medals last year at the Winter X Games. Parsons discussed in a January interview with Senior Editor Mark Boncher his role and future plans for the sport. (Read this interview with Joe Parsons)Polaris's Levi LaVallee, who attempted the only double back flip last year will, also, be competing in these events. Although according to ESPN, he will not be attempting another double backflip. This coverage will continue from 9-11pm ET on ESPN. Then on Friday from 7-11pm ET on ESPN, freestyle snowmobilers will be back again competing in the Snowmobile Best Trick competition.
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