Ruth Krinke is a seasoned veteran of the Steamboat real estate market, specializing in Steamboat area resort properties including: residential, second home, investment condominiums, development land and commercial.

A resident of the Yampa Valley since 1981 and a real estate practitioner since 1986, Ruth enjoys the outdoor activities which abound in the area…from alpine and backcountry skiing to golf, tennis and hiking. An avid traveler, she is particularly knowledgeable in working with international buyers and sellers. Her thirst for knowledge in the ever-changing world of real estate technology and trends, and a desire to give back to the industry that has been so good to her, has drawn Ruth to participate in the REALTOR association at the local, state, national and international levels for many years. She has served as local board president, the Divisional Vice President of Education for the Colorado Association of REALTORS and as a Director for the National Association of REALTORS, as well as a Trustee for the Rocky Mountain Resort Alliance. Ruth has held 6 National Association of REALTORS committee leadership roles, each appointed by the NAR President, all while serving as NAR President's liaison to Sweden.In 2008 she accepted a new role as NAR Regional Coordinator to Western Europe(including the U.K., and Scandinavia).

Ruth holds many nationally and internationally recognized designations:

• CRS – Certified Residential Property Specialist

• GRI – Graduate REALTORS Institute

• MRE – Master of Real Estate

• E-Pro – Real Estate Technology Certification

• TRC – Transnational Referral Certification

• RSPS - Resort & Second Home Specialist

• CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist

A member of the National Association of REALTORS International Speaker Cadre, she is often called upon as a guest speaker for local boards, state associations and national associations around the world.

An active participant in ICREA (the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations), Ruth authored the organization’s “Transnational Referrals Made Simple” course, and has written curriculum for many REALTOR sponsored educational programs.

Ruth has been recognized by members of her industry as:

• 1995 Steamboat Springs REALTOR of the Year
• Colorado Association of REALTORS Outstanding Volunteer
• 2001 National Association of REALTORS Outstanding President's Liaison
• 2003 Mountain District Distinguished Service Award recipient


"When an individual is able to say, I really love what I do, I think she is blessed. I can say just that, without reservation. Real Estate not only allows me to utilize the skills and education I've been lucky enough to acquire over the years, it also provides me a venue in which I am able to share this scenic valley and all its treasures with others who are drawn to its beauty. And, as an added bonus, I have the opportunity to make new friends from all corners of the world, each and every day."