The 15th edition of the Winter X Games is right around the corner. The highly anticipated contest is set to take over Aspen and Buttermilk Mountain again this year from January 27-30.

This contest is slated to be the heaviest of the season as international riders and local Olympians are all gearing up for their chance at X Games gold. Recently, it was announced via Twitter that Shaun White has confirmed his attendance and will be riding in both the pipe and slope contests. Many assumed White would take this year off considering he hasn't ridden competitively since his historic run in Vancouver, but who can resist the the X Games? Apparently, not even Shaun White. The ten-time gold medal winner joins a rider list stacked with hungry competitors eager for the chance to take down White. Will SW come away victorious despite his lack of training this year?

Gretchen Bleiler, who previously announced she'd be taking a breather from contests this season, has also confirmed she will be competing in the pipe.

Looks like the allure of gold and glamour that Aspen and the X Games bring is the perfect reason for those who've opted out, to opt back in.

It's going to be an action-packed extreme event that you won't want to miss. Check out the official comp schedule to see when the battles take place.