Kraig has a genuine passion for Colorado's alpine lifestyle. His family has a long history within the mountains, his great grandfather having emigrated from Scotland to Leadville in the 1880's. Kraig' son Liam, born in 2005, represents the fifth generation of the Forbes clan to call Colorado's central mountains home. He moved to Vail in 1980 and in 1982 he was selected as one of half a dozen pioneer brokers to represent Vail Associates Real Estate in the then fledgling Beaver Creek Resort. During his tenure, Kraig was a consistent outstanding sales associate and twice earned top sales honors. Kraig is one of the preeminent real estate professionals in the Vail Valley, having successfully closed properties totaling over half a billion dollars in value. In addition to real estate brokerage activities, in 1983 Kraig founded the first restaurant in Beaver Creek, the Coyote Cafe, now owned by his younger brother, Jeff. As a principal he has demonstrated a firm financial commitment to the valley, acquiring and developing Wayne Creek Commons subdivision, in addition to investing in several properties in the valley. Kraig served 4 years on the Beaver Creek Metropolitan District Board of Directors and is a member of the Beaver Creek Club. He believes strongly in locals participating in the benefits of home ownership, donating to Habitat for Humanity and serving as a member of the Eagle County Affordable Housing Task Force, a position appointed by the County Commissioners. Kraig engages in the listing and sale of property in Beaver Creek, Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Cordillera. You will find his intuitive understanding of this unique real estate market of great benefit if you are interested in acquiring or divesting a property in Vail Valley.