ABOUT THE XGAMES

The X Games is an annual extreme sports event hosted, produced, and broadcast by ESPN. Coverage is also shown on ESPN's sister network, ABC. The inaugural X Games were held during the summer of 1995 in Newport, Rhode Island.

ABOUT SNOWBOARDING

Snowboarding is a recreational activity and Olympic and Paralympic sport that involves descending a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet.

ABOUT THE EVENTS

There are many events associated with the X Games including Snowboarding, Skateboarding, BMX, Motorcross, Skiiing, Snowmobile, Flat Track, etc.