About Us

Born in the Rockies
Built for Adventure.

Basecamp began in 2016 with a dream and a parked RV. Founder Sky McLean was living onsite—literally—on the first property in Canmore, chasing a vision to reimagine mountain stays. Her first project? A stacked townhome designed to be the perfect launchpad for outdoor explorers.

What started as one humble property has grown into a collection of modern retreats across Canada’s most iconic mountain destinations—from Banff to Revelstoke, Golden to Lake Louise, and beyond.

We create stays that feel both wild and welcoming. Whether it’s a ski trip, a hiking weekend, or a last-minute road escape, our lodges, suites, and cabins put you steps from adventure.

We believe once-in-a-lifetime moments should happen every day.

As one of the most popular travel destinations in North America

Adventure

From sunrise hikes to rugged climbs, every day at Basecamp is a chance to explore, discover, and make lasting memories.

Comfort

We perfect the essentials—plush linens, spotless spaces, prime locations, and curated amenities—for elevated comfort.

Connection

Whether around a fire or out in nature, every stay brings people together and sparks new stories.

Basecamp Today

With 12+ properties and counting, Basecamp Resorts is one of Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality brands. We blend the freedom of vacation rentals with the consistency of boutique hotels—perfect for family getaways, retreats, or solo adventures.

This is where your adventures begin.

The Beginning of Basecamp Resorts

2016

Sky McLean establishes Basecamp Resorts Ltd., setting the foundation for a growing hospitality brand.

Basecamp Resorts Canmore Opens

2017

The first Basecamp Resorts location launches in August 2017, showcasing unique architecture with a stunning mountain backdrop.

Expanding with Lamphouse By Basecamp

2018

Basecamp introduces “Lamphouse By Basecamp” in May 2018, adding a new hospitality experience in Canmore.

Basecamp Lodge Canmore Joins the Portfolio

2018

“The Hostel Bear” is acquired and rebranded as “Basecamp Lodge Canmore” in May 2018.

Basecamp Suites Canmore Debuts

2020

The brand expands with the launch of “Basecamp Suites Canmore” in July 2020.

Basecamp Resorts Arrives in Revelstoke

2020

“Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke” opens in December 2020, marking Basecamp’s first location in British Columbia.

Basecamp Lodge Golden Welcomes Guests

2021

The opening of “Basecamp Lodge Golden” in December 2021 strengthens the brand’s presence in the Rockies.

Northwinds Hotel Canmore Joins Basecamp

2022

“Days Inn Canmore” is acquired and rebranded as “Northwinds Hotel Canmore” in July 2022.

Baker Creek By Basecamp Becomes a Reality

2022

“Baker Creek Mountain Resort” is acquired and rebranded as “Baker Creek By Basecamp” in July 2022.

Basecamp Expands to Downtown Banff

2022

“Basecamp Suites Banff” opens in December 2022, offering a prime downtown location.

Introducing MTN House By Basecamp

2023

The “Holiday Inn Canmore” is acquired and transformed into “MTN House By Basecamp,” the brand’s first luxury property.

Sundance By Basecamp Enters the Scene

2023

“Sundance Lodges” is acquired and rebranded as “Sundance By Basecamp” in May 2023, adding a unique outdoor lodging experience.

Northwinds Revelstoke Expands the Brand

2023

Basecamp acquires “Days Inn Revelstoke,” reopening it as “Northwinds Revelstoke” in November 2023, with renovations set for Summer 2024.

Basecamp Suites Revelstoke to Open

2024

“Basecamp Suites Revelstoke” is set to open in Summer 2024, marking the brand’s second property in Revelstoke.

The Executive Team

Our executive team lives and breathes the mountains, bringing deep expertise and a shared passion for the outdoors to everything we do at Basecamp Resorts.

Sky McLean

Chief Executive Office, Founder

Sky McLean

Chief Executive Office, Founder

Sky is a Canadian entrepreneur building a hospitality empire with her company Basecamp Resorts, the fastest growing hospitality brand in Western Canada. Born and raised in Ontario, she earned an MBA in real estate at the Schulich School of Business at York University. Her appreciation of the outdoors and winter sports led her to Calgary after graduation, where she worked for a local real estate developer .At age 29, Sky bought her first property, a condominium in Canmore, and rented it out on AirBnB. She instantly fell in love with the business model, and since then has successfully owned and operated 8 modern boutique hotels in mountain towns across Alberta and British Columbia under the Basecamp Resorts brand. An outdoor enthusiast, Sky is an avid downhill skier, Nordic skier, snowmobiler and mountain biker. She lives in Canmore, AB with her husband and two children.

Teresa Cook

Chief Financial Officer

Teresa Cook

Chief Financial Officer

Teresa joined the Basecamp Management team in 2017 to spearhead the accounting department by providing financial services to the real estate development division as well as the operations of all of the hotels. Teresa has been in the Bow Valley since 1998, during this time successfully achieving her CPA, CGA designation. The Basecamp team is thrilled to have her as she brings a wealth of knowledge in the finance and accounting industry. Teresa’s prior experiences include the not-for-profit sector, construction and project management and royalty-based financing in the oil and gas sector.

Dave Jones

Chief Operating Officer

Dave Jones

Chief Operating Officer

Dave has been working in the hospitality industry for 25 years, and was previously in private club management for 15 years. Dave holds a designation of a Certified Club Manager (CCM) from Ryerson University, Toronto and Georgia State University, Atlanta. Prior to accepting his position with Basecamp Property Management, Dave was the Operations Manager of The Calgary Petroleum Club, a full-service member only club. Dave holds a Hotel and Restaurant Management post secondary education and has a proven track record of substantially increasing and maintaining guest satisfaction ratings at a superior level. He strives to maximize revenues and improve guest relations for all Basecamp properties. Dave currently serves as a board member of Tourism Canmore Kananaskis.

Birol Fisekci

Chief Strategy Officer

Birol Fisekci

Chief Strategy Officer

Birol started his real estate career in 1993 in land development in Turkey. Upon returning to Canada in 2003 he has successfully architected and implemented strategic and tactical plans for both land and housing operations. He co-negotiated the land for the Harmony Community development, a 1750-Acre master-planned lake community taking it from visionary concept to an approved project, and finally to thriving reality in 2014 with his development team. Harmony has been recognized with multiple awards including 5X Community of the Year. Birol is passionate about driving operational efficiencies and creating strong corporate cultural. His unique expertise is in creating valuable, authentic well-crafted brands that drive stakeholder value. He is an avid mountain biker, husband, father of two, and an active community member.

Geoff McLean

Chief Marketing Officer

Geoff McLean

Chief Marketing Officer

Geoff co-founded Basecamp Resorts alongside his brother Tim and sister-in-law Sky. He has been instrumental in defining the brand’s identity and cultivating a loyal guest community through bold storytelling and forward-thinking digital marketing. He also built Basecamp’s in-house marketing division—a dynamic, design-driven team that continues to push boundaries in hospitality and consistently outperform market trends. Beyond hospitality, Geoff is an accomplished filmmaker with both Academy Award and Grammy nominations as well as three Juno Awards. An avid snowboarder and backcountry adventurer, he brings the same spirit of exploration and creativity to both his filmmaking and the guest experiences he helps shape at Basecamp.

Hakeem Mitha

Chief Capital Officer

Hakeem Mitha

Chief Capital Officer

Hakeem leads the capital strategy and investor relations for Basecamp Resorts as Chief Capital Officer. Since joining in 2025, Hakeem has drawn on his extensive experience across real estate and capital markets, having previously supported organizations such as Brookfield, Avenue Living, and a private family office. His expertise spans across mixed-use development, home building, land development, and income-producing properties, with involvement in over $5 billion of capital markets and M&A transactions. Hakeem is a former Board Member of Calgary Montessori School and has served as Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee at Social Venture Partners. He holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria. Outside of work, Hakeem enjoys both winter and summer activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Tim McLean

VP of Construction / Owner

Tim McLean

VP of Construction / Owner

Tim McLean is the VP of Construction / Owner at Basecamp Resorts and the owner of Shape Construction, the dedicated construction division of Basecamp Resorts. Since the inception of Basecamp Resorts in 2016, Tim has been responsible for overseeing and managing all construction projects for the company. With over 15 years of experience as a Journeyman Carpenter in the construction industry prior to joining Basecamp, Tim brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his role.

Danielle Spooner

VP of Operations

Danielle Spooner

VP of Operations

Danielle is responsible for overseeing all lodging operations within the Basecamp Properties portfolio. She works with the management teams to ensure standards, values and goals are met via net promoter scores. She oversees the execution of strategy, planning, organic and acquisition growth, budgeting, and day-to-day operational oversight of the Basecamp group. Originally from England, Danielle has an honors degree in International Business, Finance and Economics from one of the most established universities in the UK. Danielle has seven years of revenue management experience, and previously worked trading investments for a discretionary investment manager, so has a strong understanding of market forces which she has applied to her decision-making process in the hotel field.

Willie Miller

VP of Development

Willie Miller

VP of Development

Willie brings in-depth expertise to our development sites. With a background spanning 25 years in residential construction, he started framing homes early on in his career. Willie joined Baywest Homes in 2001, establishing his career building complex custom homes as a Site Supervisor and serving as a Warranty Technician. Willie moved over to Basecamp Resorts in 2023 providing field operations support out on our development sites. His experience spans all facets of residential construction with this full-circle expertise of how land must be prepped with the infrastructure, to how new hotels, homes and spa will be buil