ROBIN CRAIGEN
CO-FOUNDER
Robin Craigen is a life-long hospitality professional and the co-founder of Moving Mountains, one of North America’s premier luxury vacation rental management companies. What started as a bold idea in Steamboat Springs in 1997, with his wife and business partner Heather, has grown into a multi-market brand known for its service excellence, operating in Steamboat, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge—and expanding into yacht charters with the launch of the Oceans division in 2024.
Along the way, Moving Mountains has been honored with several prestigious awards, including Skift Host of the Year (2024), The Shortyz Guest Experience Award (2025), and recognition as one of the Top 80 Best Places to Work in the USA (2024).
Robin’s professional roots run deep in hospitality. Before Moving Mountains, he spent years in the European travel industry running chalets in the French Alps, villas in the Greek Islands, and active vacation programs in Greece and the Canary Islands. He then spent a decade as a professional yachtsman, logging thousands of ocean miles, and operated a luxury charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands with Heather—a partnership that extended naturally into business.
Family is at the center of everything Robin does. His wife Heather is not only his life partner but also the co-founder of Moving Mountains, and together they have raised two children, Maddie and Sebastian. Their shared values of hard work, adventure, and hospitality are woven into the company’s DNA.
Robin is a passionate advocate for the vacation rental industry, having served on the boards of the Steamboat Lodging Association, the Steamboat Chamber, and the Community Preservation Alliance. He’s also a frequent speaker at national conferences and a contributor to industry podcasts and webinars, always eager to share insights that help elevate the broader vacation rental community.
Today, Robin continues his connection to Moving Mountains and the broader StayTerra family in an evolved role as Strategic Advisor and Brand Ambassador. With day-to-day operations now led by COO Chad Rowe, Robin remains deeply invested in the long-term vision, brand stewardship, and values that have defined the company from the beginning. As he and his wife, Heather, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey sailing around the world as part of the Oyster World Rally, Robin carries the spirit of exploration, leadership, and excellence that continues to shape Moving Mountains: on land and beyond.
