i was a champion downhill skier in college.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the sport or recreation of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is characterized by the requirement for mechanical assistance getting to the top of the hill, since the equipment does not allow efficient walking or hiking, unlike cross-country skis which use free-heel bindings. It is typically practiced at ski resorts which provide services such as ski lifts, artificial snow making and grooming, first aid, and restaurants. Back-country skiers use alpine skiing equipment to ski off the marked pistes, in some cases with the assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or snowcats. Alpine skiing has been an event at the Winter Olympic Games since 1936 (except for the 1940 games). As of 1994, there were estimated to be 55 million people worldwide, who engaged in Alpine skiing. Approximately 30 million of these were in Europe, 15 million in the US, and 14 million in Japan. As of 1996, there were reportedly 4,500 ski areas, operating 26,000 ski lifts and enjoying skier visits. The preponderant region for downhills skiing was Europe, followed by Japan and the US. A skier following the fall line will reach the maximum possible speed for that slope.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I enjoy to go skiing. It is a great physical activity. Do you like to skii?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Never tried it, being that it is usually downhill it scares me a bit"}, {"role": "user", "content": "There are mild slopes for beginners, often referred to as \"bunny slopes\". You should try it sometime. It looks harder than it is."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I may just do that. Most ski resorts have amenities that makes it easier on beginners like classes, ski lifts, and snow making"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is true. The snow machines can extend ski season considerably. Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I heard Mount Tom Ski Area in Holyoke, Mass is a great resort to visit"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have not been to that slope. I am more familiar with the slopes in Utah such as Powder Mountain. The scenery is beautiful there."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think it must be amazing when they estimated in 94 there were 55 million people across the world that enjoyed alpine skiing"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is a stunning number. The Alps have some of the best skiing in the world. Alpine resorts are known for their hospitality."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They  also have tones of area for skiing. The Alps go across 8 countries"}]