Pete holds the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors Award, the International Mountain leader Award and the Winter Mountain leader Award. As a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors Pete is committed to upholding the AMI's code of professional conduct - Pete is a full member and an honorary member of the AMI having been the Association's Chair from 2005 to 2009. He is also a member and was the first Professional Officer for the British Association of International Mountain Leaders - ask him for more details of both these associations.

Pete has provided a number of workshops for both associations that have been recognised as core units for continuing professional development for their members.