Most climbers base themselves at one or other of the major campgrounds or use the Alpine Club or Youth Hostel facilities at Banff, Lake Louise or Canmore, Alberta. The Alpine Club of Canada manages a system of Alpine Huts in the Rockies. There are several high huts including the famous Abbot's Pass Hut in the Lake Louise range. A small 4 person bivi hut is located on Castle mountain. Climbers are permitted to bivouac on long routes or otherwise where necessary to safely complete a climb.
Some restrictions apply.
A backcountry use permit is required and specific guidelines are available at the visitor centres where you obtain the permit. A voluntary safety registration system is available for climbers in the National Parks. It is necessary to register in person at the park information centres or Warden Offices during business hours. On completion of the excursion, the party must notify the park by telephone or by returning the registration form. The park service will check overdue registrations within a reasonable time frame.