You need to get all of your required permits before you hike. If you missed out on one or two, there’s a few things you can do:
- Check nearby campgrounds. It might not be your first choice, and might mean a longer or shorter day, but it can help fill gaps in your itinerary.
- Keep checking. Reservations often become available. Parks Canada allows you to sign up for notifications (instructions at the bottom of this page), or you can use a service like Schnerp.
- Hike an alternate route. For example, go through the Amiskwi valley if you can’t get camp spots along the Iceline Trail in Yoho.
- If you really get stuck, you can always skip ahead. There may be more availability later in the season, so you can flip back and hike your missing section after you’ve completed most of your hike.