The seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts on Friday reported a 17 percent increase in skier visitation for the 2009-10 winter season, more than quadruple the national average reported this season by the National Ski Area Association.

The second busiest season on record, the 2009-10 winter season’s high snowfall totals and five-star Ritz-Carlton, coupled with the most affordable, quality ski packages, set the national standard for what a winter travel experience could be, according to Ski Lake Tahoe officials.

The seven resorts in Ski Lake Tahoe are Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley.