The general criteria consists of four chapters:
All participants must agree to operate according to Vakinn's code of ethics.
To attain certification participating companies must fulfil 100% of the specific criteria applying to the company and the services it offers.
Definition of the term wilderness:
A place or area where it takes a minimum of two hours to get third party assistance (police or rescue team), normally referring to the highlands, mountain regions, glaciers and areas off the beaten track.