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'm going to get risky this weekend and go alpine skiing!  I'm not sure what I'll need though!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Just bring skis with fixed-heel bindings."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Looks like I'll be heading to the sports store!  So all I need to do is put the skis on and go down the hill?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, but skis with fixed-heel bindings make it difficult to climb back up, so you'll want to go to a place that has a ski lift."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Thanks for the tip!  Now, I don't want any broken bones - what safety precautions should I take?  Besides staying home  haha!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "If you want to go fast then follow the fall line to go at maximum speed, but if your too scared then don't follow it lol"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I think I'll be too scared!  LOL  Any recommendations for what type of skis to get?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I recommend alpine skiing equipment. That's what most back-country skiers use."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Got it, thanks!  I'm off to the sports store now, and will leave for the alpine ski resort on Saturday - wish me luck!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Good luck friend! Welcome to the family of more than 55 million skiers worldwide."}]