It takes about 30-35 minutes from Ottawa DT.
Go to Sports Expert, SportsCheck for new gears. Or Play It Again and other
Used Equipment Stores. Check Yellow book. But the the best time to get a good deal is in March when the season is over. Make sure the kid needs a Ski Helmet. Or go to the Ski Swap Forum on
http://skiextreme.ca/. There maybe gear/ticket private sale.