You'd think that lift ticket sales would be a profit center for the convenience of the guests, but I haven't been in the part of the country to ski for many years, so maybe online is the way to go.

Re: ski boots - you mention a ski/boot valet. The many times that I've been skiing and stayed in a hotel near the slopes, the expectation was that one does not wear boots in the property, but check the boots with the valet. I think ski boots are not any different than my fire boots that are not allowed to be worn in the living areas of my fire station. These boots can cause damage, certainly track dirt around, etc., just by the boots' unique design. And I think guests should certainly be reminded of this - either by signage or verbally for those that don't read signs.