SR22 is a nice plane but not sure it fits his need for pax and cargo (ski equipment)... and although the CAPS is a nice safety feature you'll still hit the ground pretty hard and will cause some serious injuries. Just flew with a captain that owned a SR22GTS and flies it a lot... he said the purchase/operating cost is high... almost to the point that renting isn't much more of a cost. If you just have to own the plane and have the money then go for it... if not, I'd rent.