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 organize and conduct expeditions, as well as teach courses to the public, as per 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), Certified Wilderness Instructors (CWI), and Certified Wilderness Instructor Trainers (CWIT).

Candidates for the Certified Wilderness Instructor Trainer (CWIT) certification must meet the following requirements:

1. Be 26 years of age of older
2. Hold a PAWGI Certified Wilderness Instructor (CWI) certification in Active status
3. Have certified a minimum of 20 Certified Wilderness Guides (CWG)
4. Hold a minimum of 5 Certified Specialized Guide specializations
5. Hold a current Red Cross Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid certification, or equivalent, issued within the last three years
6. Hold a Firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or equivalent
7. Be physically fit and not present any counter indication to exercise
8. Be able to communicate in either English or French


Candidates must demonstrate theoretical and practical mastery of all subjects addressed in all PAWGI certifications.

Candidates must as well demonstrate thorough knowledge of all standards and procedures established by PAWGI.

Please download the PAWGI General Standards for more information.


Candidates must attend and pass the Wilderness Instructor Trainer Workshop (WITW) with a minimum mark of 10%. The WITW is conducted over the course of 7 days by selected Wilderness Instructor Trainers.


PAWGI Certification Fee: $995 + tax


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