Certified Wilderness Instructor Trainers (CWIT) may organize and conduct day and multi-day land expeditions in any area suitable for their skill and experience level, excluding activities involving travel on glaciers or permanent snow, climbing, or the use of hands and body for balance. They may also conduct expeditions as per their specialization, as well as teach courses to the public in their area of specialization (some restrictions may apply). In addition, they may train and certify Certified Assistant Guides (CAG), Certified Wilderness Guides (CWG), Certified Specialized Guides (CSG), and Certified Wilderness Instructors (CWI). Click here to access the complete PAWGI Certification Standards.

The program is conducted over the course of 3 weeks and is designed to help the candidate achieve mastery in all subjects covered by any PAWGI courses, as well as understanding and applying the standards and procedures established by PAWGI.


Certification is achieved with an overall 80% mark on the Wilderness Instructor Trainer Workshop (WITW), conducted over the course of one week.


Please contact us for course dates.


For more information, please contact:

Christopher Fragassi, CWIT
Chief Instructor
Toll Free (USA/Canada): 1-888-926-2785, Extension 9051
Or via e-mail: Chris.Fragassi (at) Amaruk.com

Alternatively, if you are ready to take this course, please click here to download a Course Registration form.