I’ve just returned from a business school trip to Val Thorens, where 14 of us spent a week skiing and snowboarding in the highest ski resort in Europe.

The trip was a great opportunity to get to know a group of my course mates in more relaxed surroundings. We were particularly lucky with the skiing conditions as only three resorts in France had enough snow to open this week and Val Thorens was one of them.

During the trip, we met a large contingent from INSEAD’s Jan 06 intake, who have just completed their final exams.