Mary

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Jun 10

HGTV Dream Home Location Clue 14

Posted at 8:27 am

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  1. Yes good morning! We are going sking!

    elle4 on June 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm
    • the state is michigan

      zzz2 on June 11, 2010 at 6:08 am
      • the state is TENNESSEE!!!!!!!!!!!
        HERE'S HOW:
        On all my number clues I multiplied, divided, added, subtracted and i got 16.
        Tennessee was the 16th state to join the union.
        The flower clue is an iris. The state flower of Tennessee is the iris.
        on the picture clues the states are Arizona, pennsylvania, vermont, montana, new york, virginia, wisconsin, and TENNESSEE.
        It is not arizona or montana cuz the location is east of dream home 2010.
        Its not new york cuz she had a clue on it BUT it would be 2 obvious for her to just say it was there.
        Tennessee is the location.
        ciao 4 now
        tis 2 bad almost all the commenters are northerners. DENSE Steve, what do u think? LOL, DENSE Steve
        -DBCoop's secret admirer (OMG, LOL!!!!)

        SouthernGirl19 on June 12, 2010 at 7:17 pm
    • THE STATE IS TENNESSE, YA'LL!!!!!!!!!!
      I'M TELLIN' YA'LL, IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      NO ONE EVER LISTENS TO ME, WHAT A SHAME.
      YA'LL JUST WAIT. YA'LL SEE. YA'LL SEE.

      SouthernGirl19 on June 12, 2010 at 6:59 pm
      • Maybe because you are screaming at them! ^_^

        EdinOregon on June 12, 2010 at 9:39 pm
    • could someone please tell me when they are going to a tell us where the locaation is?

      chris on June 15, 2010 at 9:23 am
    • Enough with the clues. When are they going to reveal the 2011 dream home location?

      hahashamni on June 15, 2010 at 7:20 pm
  2. I AM VERY GLAD YOU ARE BACK. I AM TO OLD TO SKI NOW. IN VERMONT….. THANK YOU MARY.

    densteve on June 10, 2010 at 8:34 am
    • hello?????????????
      TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS, DUH!!!!!
      Who said it was in the North, huh huh huh????
      I'm listening.
      PLEASE REPLY densteve.
      Don't be a DENSE Steve. Ha, ha, ha, ha.

      SouthernGirl19 on June 12, 2010 at 7:03 pm
  3. I so dislike winter sports. I think I'm out:(
    A new clue! ( as opposed to a reveal)

    Jackie O. on June 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm
  4. The Best Skiing is in the Granite State …….NH

    Ros on June 10, 2010 at 1:40 pm
    • No the best skiing is in Colorado.

      OmahaLady on June 11, 2010 at 12:33 am
      • my guess is that you have never been skiing in Europe……….

        BBSteve on June 13, 2010 at 1:14 am
        • I don't think he/she has been skiing in Europe.
          It's awesome, right?

          DBCoop on June 14, 2010 at 5:50 pm
          • How would you know Troll!

            EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 6:56 pm
      • Skiing is for people who like cold. Not me.

        DBCoop on June 14, 2010 at 5:49 pm
        • I am sure everyone gives you the cold shoulder Troll!

          EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 6:57 pm
    • Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
      What's your favorite color?

      DBCoop on June 14, 2010 at 5:47 pm
      • The blue from the intense debate site, that shows up when the real Coop posts!

        EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 6:57 pm
        • Who cares?
          Not me.
          Now I am your evil twin.
          And by the way, what you say is what you are, so. . . . I guess you're a troll too.

          EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 7:12 pm
        • New Hampshire has the best hills to ski down. Colorado has the best mountains to ski down!

          Newby on June 15, 2010 at 3:08 am
          • I have never skied in either state, so I am qualified to judge that statement.

            EdinOregon on June 15, 2010 at 6:45 am
  5. The Black Hills of South Dakota?

    TRC on June 10, 2010 at 1:44 pm
    • I agree I think the its South or North Dakota
      guest

      emo on June 13, 2010 at 12:45 am
  6. Here is the picture link:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/clickflashphotos/336

    The photo is called Blue Mountain. The photographer is from Ontario, which has the Blue Mountains (there is also a Blue Mountain ski area in the Poconos, but as the photographer is a teenager I think it is more likely to be the mountains in her home town!).

    Gotta go — will be back soon to see what others have found!

    C&E on June 10, 2010 at 1:46 pm
    • Whoa, I was in such a hurry this morning (the farrier came!) that this didn't come out quite right! I meant there is a Blue Mountain ski area in Ontario, the photographer's home province!

      C&E on June 10, 2010 at 2:49 pm
      • C&E: That was fast work. While there is skiing in Michigan, we are so close to Ontario many guys go there to ski. I don't ski, too old to learn and don't like winter sports. But these ski areas can be absolutely gorgeous in the three other seasons.

        Katydid on June 10, 2010 at 11:07 pm
    • I'm hoping for Tennessee. Ski-ing in Gatlinburg, sunset over the Great Smoky Mountains, snowy winters. A home there would be a dream come true – and close to me.

      tennkat on June 10, 2010 at 5:07 pm
      • You are right…..that would be a great place!!

        1naturelover on June 10, 2010 at 9:38 pm
  7. I followed the pic from http://www.flickr.com/photos/clickflashphotos/336

    It says" @ BLUE MOUNTAIN "

    Could be Pennsylvannia -located south of Poconos

    The Blue Mountains are a mountain range in the western United States, located largely in northeastern Oregon and stretching into southeastern Washington. The range, situated in the Pacific Northwest, has an area of 4,060 square miles (10,500 km2), stretching east and southeast of Pendleton, Oregon, to the Snake River along the Oregon-Idaho border.

    Blue Mountain near Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

    elle4 on June 10, 2010 at 1:49 pm
    • Going through all the clues again and looking at this pic, my first thought was Oregon or Washington State. I don't know why after the 14th clue they can't tell us of anyone is close….

      Holly Hatin on June 11, 2010 at 2:14 am
      • It's the Anticipation game, the Detective game.Who can guess where it is?

        I thought Washington would have been a nice choice but its West of DH 2010 which rules it out.
        Good Luck to you Holly Hatin.!!

        elle4 on June 11, 2010 at 3:17 am
  8. I've not done any skiing …. yet. It's never too late to learn a new hobby.

    How many clues before the reveal?

    Trish on June 10, 2010 at 1:50 pm
  9. Born and raised in Vermont and I do not ski, but a lot of flat landers flock here for ski season! " Vermont the flakes come in winter"

    Babet on June 10, 2010 at 1:50 pm
    • C'est vrai! Funny Babet!

      EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:49 am
  10. I am sticking with Vermont! Wasington county, around Warren, Sugarbush ski resort, that area!

    Babet on June 10, 2010 at 1:52 pm
  11. Blue Mountain!

    Deerspring on June 10, 2010 at 1:52 pm
    • We have Green Mountains in New England.

      blue on June 11, 2010 at 12:02 am
  12. There is a world class ski academy whose campus is in Waitsfield, Vermont. (which general location fits other clues).

    The previous photo was from Vermont and this one not, so it seems likely the photo clues are general and not specific to a place. The written clue mentions learning to ski.

    Syl on June 10, 2010 at 2:07 pm
    • GOOD SLUETHING!

      blue on June 11, 2010 at 12:03 am
  13. Is that Jack flipping around on the skis?

    boomer on June 10, 2010 at 2:10 pm
  14. The photographer is from Ontario Canada as far as I can tell. A Blue Mountain could be in several
    states.

    Deerspring on June 10, 2010 at 2:12 pm
  15. I hope there is an area for tubing on the mountain. Did you know that both Missouri and Iowa have ski areas? Not to throw them into the mix but now I will take Missouri and Tennessee off my list. Okay debra, what winter sports are there in Virginia?

    boomer on June 10, 2010 at 2:13 pm
    • There are some ski areas in Virginia, so Debra's dream is still safe!

      C&E on June 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm
    • Oh my, there is skiing in Missouri and Tennessee as well! This clue doesn't help much! I guess we can take Florida off the list though — no snow skiing that I know of there!

      C&E on June 10, 2010 at 2:47 pm
    • Yes, yes yes! In fact, the area that I was committed to early, Homestead Preserve, has a skiing are right off of the Resort. There are several areas in VA that offer skiing!

      debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 3:47 pm
      • Yay go Virginia.

        Cami on June 10, 2010 at 9:57 pm
  16. Check out Googe's wallpaper this morning. I"ve either lost it or it is a clue also. Maybe this is their "ground-breaking " moment. Maybe Google is going to give us the reveal today. I've never seen Google display a full photo before. I still think all the clues have been aimed at points west all along.
    Have to run—–maybe by noon we will know. LOL

    Me&Khaz&Simi on June 10, 2010 at 2:13 pm
    • PS: I think we've reached the bend in the road and are almost ready to park this clue blog. Hooooray.
      It's a great day! LOL LOL

      Me&Khaz&Simi on June 10, 2010 at 2:27 pm
      • I know where I would like to park it!!! LOL

        EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:48 am
  17. Well, we're not in Kansas anymore Toto!
    Defiinitely not S.Carolina. Any ski resorts in Virginia Debra?
    Looks like N.East to me Vermont, maybe NH,
    Wonder what the Canadian connection is? Proximity of states to Canada? Fits Vermont, or Maine.
    The search continues.

    AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 2:17 pm
    • Incredibly, there are ski resorts in South Carolina! A lot more southern states have skiing than I would have thought possible — do you think Mary knew this when she posted this clue? She is not making life easy for us, is she?

      C&E on June 10, 2010 at 2:52 pm
      • I know they have skiing in North Carolina, but where in South Carolina?
        No she's not making it easy, she's probably stalling for time, but we're happier when we at least have a new picture to look at. This doesn't seem to provide any new info, but it did perk us up a bit.

        AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 3:18 pm
        • Oops, you're right — the site I was looking at listed North Carolina ski areas under South Carolina! I just hope the skier doesn't stay up there forever — I have a feeling people will tire of this one even faster than they did of the mountain sunrise!

          C&E on June 10, 2010 at 3:45 pm
          • You are so right about people tiring of this one, but at least Mary made an effort to appease us.

            AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm
      • Yes, skiing in VA! Deciduous trees in photo mean a lower elevation ski area, so yes, again, VA. Mary has about put the bow on the package for me!!!

        debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 4:07 pm
    • AnneEliseSouth: It also fits Michigan. From Michigan you can go south to Canada, north to Canada and by water craft east to Canada.

      Katydid on June 10, 2010 at 11:17 pm
      • You are absolutely right! I was overly focused on the New England area. Thanks for the info.

        AnneEliseSouth on June 11, 2010 at 1:33 pm
  18. Alert! As I understand it, there's also some skiing in Wisconsin!

    guest on June 10, 2010 at 2:24 pm
    • Absolutely! There is skiing in Wisconsin and in Michigan! Terrain in both places look very similar to the picture, even though that pic. taken was elsewhere. I'm still hoping for Wisconsin or Michigan no matter what!! After everything that has gone down on this one, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!!

      JWmson on June 10, 2010 at 3:30 pm
      • JWmson: I agree. Just add Minn. to the hope list.

        Katydid on June 10, 2010 at 11:19 pm
        • Yahoo! Minnesota has a few nice ski areas. We are still in the running!

          briz51 on June 11, 2010 at 4:04 am
        • Yes, Katydid, I was looking at that yesterday and then I had to leave! Mn. would be great as well as WI. and Mi. Good Luck! :) :):)

          JWmson on June 11, 2010 at 7:33 pm
      • Who are you kidding! It doesn't snow in Wisconsin! Does it? LOL

        EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 9:26 am
    • And two other clues fit Wisconsin. The timber rattler clue could refer to the Timber Rattlers baseball team in Wisconsin. Plus Wisconsin is known for its dairy farms, which could be the reason for the cow clue.

      lovinglaketahoe on June 11, 2010 at 5:32 am
  19. I am so happy that I am up now. I am a westy and I want to thank the crew and Mary for
    listening to us. See I said as soon as we slowed down some help would come even
    if Coop was staying home. The powers that be do not like a slow posting. Yahoo for
    everyone. A new breath. Now everyone do not start whining that it is not the reveal
    because then we will have to endure Clue #15. Just hold it together until the GH ambush
    and then our dreams will be answered.
    Now for older people, my winter sport (that I am very good at) is sitting on a sleigh
    being pulled by two white horses; one is really more like milk. I have ear muffs on and
    I am covered with a warm blanket with mitten on my hands and a scarf wrapped
    around my neck and also covering my nose. It is the best winter sport. We
    appreciate you Mary and your crew so much and know how much work you guys are
    doing. We hope your compensation is good. Welcome back and again thank you.!!!

    SandyLA on June 10, 2010 at 2:24 pm
    • I like the thought of sleighing!

      boomer on June 10, 2010 at 2:51 pm
      • Only in winter wonderlands though!!!

        SandyLA on June 10, 2010 at 9:36 pm
      • same!

        DBCoop on June 14, 2010 at 5:51 pm
        • Still trolling I see!

          EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 6:54 pm
    • Well said, I like the sleigh idea too, how clever of you to find a sport that all can do, and enjoy, except maybe the horses!

      AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 3:22 pm
      • They are kept in a warm barn after the ride!!!

        SandyLA on June 10, 2010 at 9:37 pm
    • I've never been a horse pulled carriage or sleigh. Again….another one of those new experiences.

      If I can still climb a ladder and work up on the roof….why can't I learn to ski? Isn't there a bunny slope. Isn't that the easiest one? I don't believe I can rip the muscles in the back of my leg like I did when I water skiied….YEARS ago. And trust me….I think gravity is working WITH us old farts, it has to be easier. right? lol

      Trish on June 10, 2010 at 4:56 pm
      • I've only been skiing once and took lessons on a bunny slope. The hardest part on the bunny slope is getting back up when (not if!) you fall down! You are warned not to try to get up with skis still on — take them off first and then get up. Of course, when I fell down I didn't bother to remove the skis and just popped right back up again, but I was much younger and a lot more flexible then — probably couldn't do that now!

        C&E on June 10, 2010 at 5:31 pm
      • Right! We can do anything we want to. We just need lots of help and lots of time!
        Yeah – bunny slopes that's the idea. The junior slope. In fact, I personally like the
        flat areas the best. he he he

        SandyLA on June 10, 2010 at 9:40 pm
    • SandyLA: Thank you for turning the surrey with the fringe on top into a sleigh and making the ride so comfy.
      Ditto with your thanks to Mary.

      Katydid on June 10, 2010 at 11:29 pm
  20. STOWE, VERMONT
    ….or the Waterbury area…

    zzz on June 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm
    • My daughter, who has never been to Vermont, saw the photo and said, "Looks like Vermont". Please, how does she know? Is she friends with Mary or something?

      Trish on June 10, 2010 at 4:57 pm
      • I see you're still trolling imposter! Get a life!

        EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 6:53 pm
        • blah blah blah blah blah
          Did you watch Sunday School Musical?
          Listen to the song 'You're not the Boss'.
          Cuz you're not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

          DBCoop on June 14, 2010 at 7:47 pm
    • I think so too! Or Warren?

      Babet on June 10, 2010 at 8:04 pm
    • No, it in the MOUNTAINS OF TENNESSEE, YA'LL!!
      Ya'll just wait. Ya'll see.

      SouthernGirl19 on June 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm
  21. There is a Blue Mountain Ski Area in Pennnsylvania, a Blue Mountain in New York Adirondacks,
    a Blue Ridge Mountain in Vermont, and Mount Blue in New Hampshire.

    Deerspring on June 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm
    • I thought that too! hmmmmmm?

      Renee on June 10, 2010 at 2:34 pm
    • Ther are a lot of blue noses, and toeses in ski country also!

      AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 3:23 pm
    • Do not forget VIRGINIA! Several ski areas in the Blue Ridge Mts!!

      debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 4:08 pm
    • Blue ridge Mountain in VT ?? did you mean Virginia?

      Babet on June 10, 2010 at 5:53 pm
    • Yah New Hampshire

      SGZ on June 12, 2010 at 3:07 am
  22. Finally- I had almost given up.

    apolloa on June 10, 2010 at 2:32 pm
  23. Before this last clue I thought I had pieced somthing together, now I'm thinking this latest clue doesn't knock out my selection. Afterall Gunstock Mtn Resort is not far away…

    The last few "intro" images were of ocean views, bahamas and I believe Molokai or Maui. The lone palm tree making a Cami-Oh appearance was a giveaway that it wasn't Vermont. I got to thinking Ocean View,…Ocean Vista…Aqua Vista.. AKWA VISTA, Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia NH. My previous selection. The numbers 4333 can be multiplied and stacked to be 4×3 = 12 – - 3×3 = 9 stack the two to get the129 sites at the AKWA VISTA Development or possibly Lot 129 on Akwa Vista, which looks alot like the "2009 Showhouse" location. Curiously they have changed their website to say Information on this year's NH Showhouse is coming soon!

    Jay on June 10, 2010 at 2:38 pm
    • There is NO snow in Maui or Molokai

      Kent on June 11, 2010 at 12:03 am
      • Hey, Mary posted the tropical pictures not me. I repeat, "Intro" pictures not "Clue" pictures, Unless you come to the site often you will not see the "Intro" pictures change. The current picture clearly has a PALM TREE in the foreground. It was obvious not taken in an area that snows. Oh, and BTW there are three volcanos in Hawaii that have snow on them yearly Including one on Maui.

        Jay on June 11, 2010 at 4:25 pm
    • I THINK YOU'RE RIGHT!

      sHAMELY CRUZ on June 12, 2010 at 12:42 am
      • Meredith Bay! NH
        Portions of Meredith Bay sit on the site of the former Brickyard Mountain Ski Area.

        Shamely on June 12, 2010 at 12:50 am
    • She is right! Meredith bay have a just 15 min. driving the gunstock is an alpine skiin area an another 2 more. Jay you're awsome.

      shamely on June 12, 2010 at 12:55 am
    • Shamely: Thanks for the compliment. I woke up this morning with "wasn't the Meredith Bay mountain a former ski area and didn't I see that in the History of Weirs Beach"…I was going to look it up. But, you pieced it together faster than I did, thanks. I was hoping the name of the ski area might be significant. I remembered it was sorta strange. "Brickyard Mountain" doesn't mesh with much. With a name like that no wonder it failed.

      I will note that the Flickr skier image has several search tags including "TRICK". Maybe Mary was tricking us and the skier was doing a flip, same as the ski mountain was flipped to a gated community.

      Jay on June 12, 2010 at 9:13 pm
    • Skier = A or V ==Akwa Vista, Meredith Bay, Laconia NH, Google shows ground clearing on Lot 129. Spectacular views.

      Jay on June 13, 2010 at 5:25 pm
  24. Washington! State Flower is the Rhododendron, has the Blue Mountains, theres a town called Granite Falls, a lake called Rattlesnake Lake and Rattlesnake Ridge, the Big Leaf Maple is native to Washington (and Oregon), it snows there! All though I can fit so many clues into this state I can do the same with others. I am so ready to find out!

    Karen on June 10, 2010 at 2:39 pm
    • But WA is not east of the 2010 Dream Home!

      OmahaLady on June 10, 2010 at 3:04 pm
      • The mountain range in Wa extending to Oregon is the Cascades – never heard of the blue mountains
        and – we are definately not east of New Mexico – - I think the state for 2011 is Vermont – I wish it was Washington – since I live here already –

        KarenQuilts on June 12, 2010 at 5:01 am
    • im pretty sure Mary said East of the 2010 DH though so Washington is on the wrong side and someone else found a picture of a plant called Red Clover that looks identical to the clue pic. (in my opinion) im new at this and ive seen so many people fit the clues in a logical way to the location of their choice. just thought i'd share what i have picked up on so far. good luck in the search!! : )

      AjaCale on June 10, 2010 at 4:13 pm
      • I missed that clue (east of the 2010 DH). I too saw the similarity in the red clover. I can't wait to find out the truth! :)

        Karen on June 11, 2010 at 4:43 am
        • I thought Washington state too & read in my encyclopedia comparing it to the Far East of the West because of it's proximity to Alaska, Immigration from way back of peoples from Europe & even Japan. but that's a stretch. I found the rhodemdrom stuff too & commented on that in the last blog. Did not know about the rattlesnake lake & ridge but knew about snake river & the blue mountain in the lower east corner of the state just under the Snake River.

          joplays on June 12, 2010 at 1:02 pm
          • the east clue is under the snowflake when I had to search for it. you had to open more of her blog.

            joplays on June 12, 2010 at 1:04 pm
  25. I hadnt thought of that–the West Coast–intriguing I am so excited for the reveal. I know the DH will be awesome. I learned to ski when I was 9 or 10. Love snow sports and water sports. Hate SHARKS. I am so excited.

    roxie on June 10, 2010 at 2:47 pm
    • The ski areas on the west coast are at higher elevations and usually are surrounded by conifer trees not deciduous ones. This photo is definitely not from a west coast ski area.

      debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 3:53 pm
    • My favorite Shark is the one that steam cleans. Period. Other than that…..do sharks make good sea food?

      Trish on June 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm
      • They sure do — the one and only time I went deep sea fishing I caught a small tiger shark! It was mighty tasty!

        C&E on June 10, 2010 at 5:26 pm
        • Agreed! I think Mako & Thresher Sharks are the best tasting!

          EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:28 am
        • Ut oh, I got sent to the naughty corner, again. I forgot about S H O E S… I mentioned my daughter had a few pairs of shark ones as a child. Shark make great _____ (see above for the fill in the blank item).

          Debra G. on June 14, 2010 at 8:50 pm
          • I have saved shark skin to use for finishing sand paper on my woodworking projects too. It really has a nice fine grit too it. I know they make shark skin boots too!

            EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 9:16 pm
    • Salem, Oregon is known as the city as "pretty as a postcard." When the postage clue came up, I Googled that phrase and Salem, Oregon came up.

      Debra G. on June 14, 2010 at 8:51 pm
      • Interesting. I didn't know that! There are some parts of Salem that I don't fit that description though!

        EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 9:15 pm
        • LOLOL!!! As a registered lobbyist, I SOOOOO get what you are saying…LOL!!!!!

          Debra G. on June 14, 2010 at 9:20 pm
          • Sometimes when I went to the school for the blind, I would take alternate routes. I was not impressed!

            EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 9:45 pm
  26. Snow skiing…………..I tried it once and was not so good at learning how to stop once I reached the bottom of the hill. But it would be great fun to learn. I am a great waterskier, but snow skiing is something I would need to practice to be good at. Practice makes perfect! Still………the location is Vermont.

    Summer on June 10, 2010 at 2:52 pm
  27. I like a bunny hill to begin with…..after I learn how to stop, then maybe I could try skiing down a bigger hill.

    Summer on June 10, 2010 at 2:54 pm
  28. Now that we are talking about snowskiing……….is the home going to be built close to a lake? I would also like the option to waterski in the summertime.

    Summer on June 10, 2010 at 2:57 pm
  29. The picture is of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain is in Palmerton, PA. http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/conditions.aspx

    Kathy Seals on June 10, 2010 at 2:57 pm
    • But the Blue Mountain in the pix is in Ontario.

      OmahaLady on June 10, 2010 at 3:23 pm
      • Thank you. I stand corrected. I totally did not catch that. I will stick with my original guess of the DH being in Vermont. :)

        Kathy Seals on June 10, 2010 at 5:09 pm
        • Good idea Kathy! I was always taught on multiple choice tests to stick with your first "guess".

          EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:24 am
  30. The first thing I noticed was an upside down V – maybe it is Vermont.

    Sue on June 10, 2010 at 3:04 pm
  31. Vermont is big mountain skiing and riding with a small-town feel. No matter where you are in Vermont, you are within about an hour’s drive of great skiing. And usually much less! Every ability level from gentle teaching slopes, to miles of wide open boulevards for intermediate cruising, to deep powder glades, challenging moguls and demanding steeps for experts is here for the taking.

    Vermont is also the proud home to the first U.S. Olympic gold medal winner in Nordic skiing, Bill Koch, as well as many other Olympic medal winners including Ross Powers, Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter, Lindsey Jacobellis, Billy Kidd, Andrea Meade and others in skiing and snowboarding events.

    The Green Mountain State is a haven for skiers and riders of all tastes and experience levels.

    Marie Miller on June 10, 2010 at 3:04 pm
  32. Smugglers' Notch Resort is located in Vermont's northern Green Mountains about 45 minutes from Burlington, Vermont and not far from Lake Placid, N.Y. You can fly to Burlington with just a couple connections from Chattanooga. Fly from Atlanta with Delta and connect just once in New York.

    Smugglers' Notch has more than 600 mountainside condominiums centered around a resort village with shopping, dining, child care and teen centers, pool and hot tubs, and other amenities. Smugglers' three mountains encompass 1,000 acres of terrain and 78 trails that include learning areas for beginners and novice, intermediate and expert terrain. Smugglers' has consistently received awards from SKI Magazine, the Vermont governor's office and other state agencies for its innovative approach to environmental stewardship.

    Marie Miller on June 10, 2010 at 3:06 pm
  33. I gave up skiing a few years ago. Well snow mobiles and tubing can still be fun- and so can just watching the lovely scenery.

    OmahaLady on June 10, 2010 at 3:07 pm
    • We used to have a MB who had pics of their snow mobile adventures. It DID look like fun.

      Trish on June 10, 2010 at 5:02 pm
  34. regular powerhouse the ‘Bush has a history of developing all-star Ice Coast rippers. Twin mountains with 4,000-plus skiable acres, and a vertical drop of 2,600 feet means there’s plenty of steep, fun terrain to get loose on. Trailside launches and hits converge with famous tree riding, the once-elusive gullies pruned by renegade shredders in the summer have now become full-on glades, open and fast with the right amount of snow.

    Lincoln, Castlerock and North Lynx comprise “Sugarbush South,” a perfect mix of beginner slopes, intermediate cruisers, and sheer-faced expert terrain. Mt. Ellen and Inverness round out “Sugarbush North,” offering a steeper and more compact riding experience, plus a well-shaped and progressive park system, and training slopes for the Green Mountain Valley School ski team. The recent installation of the Slide Brook Lift connecting South and North, and opened up a large swath of backcountry tree riding in the ridges and saddles between Sugarbush’s two areas.

    Country Girl on June 10, 2010 at 3:08 pm
  35. Before I forget, THANK YOU MARY for the new clue! Even if you take skiing lessons, though, it will be a while before you are able to do what the person in the picture is doing (unless, of course, this move was totally unintentional on the part of this skier! LOL!).

    C&E on June 10, 2010 at 3:10 pm
  36. Is that a female skiing photo?

    Strange but true: Ski jumping is the only Winter Olympic sport closed to women. Tara Geraghty-Moats wants to change that. The 16-year-old Vermonter is one of 13 members of the U.S. women's ski jumping team. She is part of a growing effort to bring gender equity to the games!!

    Ask most Vermonters about women and the Winter Olympics, and they may think of state gold-medal snowboarders Kelly Clark and Hannah Teter, both of whom hope to win again. But Geraghty-Moats, a Fairlee resident, has attracted the attention of the Legislature.

    Marie Miller on June 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm
  37. V can also be Virginia – how about near Wintergreen, Virginia? They have new home construction and skiing lessons.

    Sue on June 10, 2010 at 3:14 pm
  38. I think is Minnesota.

    Cali on June 10, 2010 at 3:19 pm
    • Yahoo! Me too.. I've said that forever!

      briz51 on June 11, 2010 at 4:07 am
  39. Mary said the 2011 DH is east of the 2010 DH so it can't be in Washington State. It could be north so….maybe Ontario? I kept saying why couldn't it be in "our neighbors to the north?" No really I still think it's in New York according the clues. In the Adirondack Mtns. which is near enough to Vermont. The clues about Cartier and the NY skyline have me thinking New York but actually it could be in downstate NY because they have skiing in the Catskill Mtns. also. I still sticking with Carmel because of the stamp clue but it could be anywhere in New York. Does that cover all the bases? Hee,hee!

    Jeanne on June 10, 2010 at 3:20 pm
    • i dont think Canada applies…all the sweepstakes rules have always been for U.S residence only. you need to meet all types of requirements to become a Canadian citizen, actually even to just visit. so i think Canada is definitely out.

      AjaCale on June 10, 2010 at 4:05 pm
    • "empire state of mind" maybe HGTV will showcase the vast opportunities of NY state.

      peter nyc on June 11, 2010 at 7:11 am
  40. There are also ski areas just minutes away from St. Louis, Missouri, and I can see an M in the picture, as well as a V. This isn't helping much so far.

    Sue on June 10, 2010 at 3:21 pm
    • Sue I hope you are still on here to see my post!

      1LMichele on June 10, 2010 at 4:04 pm
  41. THE BLUE RIDGE MOUTAINS VIRGINIA !!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ridge_Parkway
    (Make sure to scroll all the way down and see lots of pictures and info).

    Read for Key words: 469, Cherokee Indian and Skyline Drive
    Read the history and details such as: Flowering shrubs and wildflowers dominate the parkway in the spring, including rhododendrons and dogwoods and….Most of the rocks that form the Blue Ridge Mountains are ancient granitic charnockites.

    If you click on the schematic twice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_Ridge_Park
    to zoom, at lower right corner of pic you can enlarge with icon. You can read the paragraph that actually says, "Groundbreaking celebration…."

    elle4 on June 10, 2010 at 3:22 pm
  42. VERMONT
    Tourism is a large industry in the state. In winter, the ski resorts Burke Mountain, Stowe, Smugglers' Notch, Killington Ski Resort, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Stratton, Jay Peak, Okemo, Suicide Six, Mount Snow and Bromley host skiers from around the globe, although their largest markets are the Boston, Montreal and New York metropolitan areas. In the summer, resort towns like Stowe, Manchester, Quechee, Wilmington and Woodstock host visitors. Resorts, hotels, restaurants, and shops, designed to attract tourists, employ people year-round.

    Summer on June 10, 2010 at 3:23 pm
  43. These links are pictures that look similar to the one on the main pg: http://www.flickr.com/photos/weaselmcfee/56808732… and check out the caption. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kurtkonrad/358310227http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken801/3552269851/ this one is sunset one similar to previous picture clue.

    Here's the main link to see Blue Ridge Mountain pictures from VA(relevant): http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=blue+mountain+in+

    elle4 on June 10, 2010 at 3:24 pm
    • SURE IS AMAZING!

      blue on June 11, 2010 at 12:20 am
      • Yes I love those pictures. There is another one of the Valley that is like looking at the picture on the main page.
        Hey blue, you are the clue. Do you have mountains where you live?? LOL !!!
        It still could be NH or NY or VT or VA. but now also Wisconsin or Michigan. Although, the other clues dont add up as much for MI but WI maybe. Dairy & cattle for eg for sure. Washington would have been great too but its West of DH 2010.

        How many more clues do you think they planned on giving us before the Big Reveal?

        elle4 on June 11, 2010 at 12:31 am
  44. I really think it is going to be in Michigan or Minnesota. The best skiing is in Utah!!! The Olympic Park in Park City UT is awesome!! I really wish HGTV would build a house in Utah. It has all seasons and everything from beautiful mountains to desert scenery.

    BO1061 on June 10, 2010 at 3:24 pm
    • I think you might get a few arguments on that statement! There are plenty of ski resorts in CA, OR, WA, NV & CO, that claim they have the best skiing. Some resorts in OR & WA are still open in August too.

      EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:44 am
      • Yeah but Utah's motto for years was "The best snow on Earth!" and was in reference to the skiing. There is great skiing in many different states.

        Callia28 on June 14, 2010 at 2:35 pm
        • Yeah but remember the politicians decide on the state's motto! And we all know how honest they are! LOL

          EdinOregon on June 14, 2010 at 3:52 pm
      • I agree there are plenty of other states that have skiing but Utah is still the best!! Colorado is the only state that might be close. A ski resort being open in August is great for all those die hards but it wouldn't be the best skiing.

        BO1061 on June 14, 2010 at 5:22 pm
  45. A vague clue isn't much better than no clue. Nothing resolved. Nothing eliminated.

    OmahaLady on June 10, 2010 at 3:27 pm
    • You forgot nothing gained! ^_^

      EdinOregon on June 11, 2010 at 1:41 am
  46. INTERESTING!! Another S clue. I really don't think it's just coincidence you guys!!

    newby on June 10, 2010 at 3:31 pm
    • Does SC have any ski resorts?

      debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 3:57 pm
      • I think South Carolina is probably better known for water skiing but there are snow ski resorts in South Carolina. Greenville spartanburg area is probably the best know area for snow skiing in South Carolina.

        newby on June 10, 2010 at 4:06 pm
        • No sking in Spartanburg, or Greenville Newby,sorry just in North Carolina.

          AnneEliseSouth on June 10, 2010 at 5:02 pm
          • I'll take North Carolina. :)

            ttsousa on June 10, 2010 at 6:10 pm
          • How about St. Louis, MO?

            TMarieDH on June 10, 2010 at 8:56 pm
  47. I don't ski, but I love winter, winter scenery, fireplaces – inside and outside, red wine, and big comfy sweaters. DH, take me away….

    charmayne3c on June 10, 2010 at 3:34 pm
  48. I'm wondering if the colors – black and gold – that the skier is wearing mean anything.

    Sue on June 10, 2010 at 3:44 pm
    • The colors of PA are gold and navy…

      debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 4:17 pm
      • But the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins are black and gold! Go Pittsburgh!

        Hockey_Chick on June 14, 2010 at 3:33 pm
  49. Yee haw, a new clue!

    debragilmour on June 10, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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    densteve on June 10, 2010 at 10:46 am
    • Aww…the link doesn't work for me :'(

      mishi on June 10, 2010 at 6:51 pm
      • mishi just google danvilles presidential view

        densteve on June 10, 2010 at 8:16 pm
    • DENSTEVE, Good sluething!

      blue on June 11, 2010 at 12:24 am