realskiers

As to wet butts from  sitting on snow and sometimes rain ( ) covered lift chairs....

Myself and a number of other patrollers use those Neoprene 'Hot Buns".  Basically a fairly substantial neoprene layer with velcro straps that covers your butt and your back thighs.  They work pretty well and cost about 20 bucks.  They make 12 hour wet days a lot more enjoyable...I have goretex pro-shell pants that will wet out on a wet day of lift riding, these make a huge difference.  Yep, they are a little dorky...but what's cooler than staying dry and warm?

You can find them on line...but be prepared for a lot of unintended hits if you type 'Hot Buns' in your google search engine!