Episode 223 - Dave is back, History - The Hidden Treasure Mystery of the Silver Virgin Madonna, Dinsmore Mountain
Sounds Like A Search And Rescue PodcastFebruary 20, 2026
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Episode 223 - Dave is back, History - The Hidden Treasure Mystery of the Silver Virgin Madonna, Dinsmore Mountain

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Welcome to Episode 223 of the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue podcast. This week we're joined by Dave, who's back with us and may or may not finally decide whether he's going public with his last name. We've got some follow-up on Great Britain versus the United Kingdom, more coyote talk as mating season ramps up and how not to get yourself in trouble, a little animal-track trivia now that winter actually showed up, and some positive feedback on Stomp's return.

We've got listener shoutouts, including some love for Dave's PSAs, a funny comment about Mike's snow sculpture on Tecumseh, updates on our Alzheimer's 48 Peaks plans — including a potential Mount Adams hike — and a look at what's been happening around New Hampshire with rescues on Camel's Hump, avalanche incidents on Mount Washington, a disturbing number of snowmobile press releases, and new technology being used in long-term missing person cases as we mark the anniversary of Maura Murray's disappearance.

Nationally, we'll talk about a K-9 finding a missing child during a bomb cyclone, fatal ski accidents out west and in Europe, and why this winter seems determined to remind people that mountains don't care about your Instagram plans. Plus, we've got gear talk, a dad joke, a music minute featuring Great Grandpa, recent hikes, future plans, and — in our main segment — Dave brings us the wild and surprisingly dark legend of the Silver Virgin Madonna, a New England treasure story that sits right at the intersection of frontier warfare, folklore, and wishful thinking.

Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams

 

Topics

  • Tech Support misadventures with Dave and Welcome back Dave

  • Nick's photography and instagram 

  • Catching up with Dave - Recent Hike on Mount Dinsmore, 50 finest

  • Difference between the United Kingdom, England, Britain… 

  • Coyote Talk

  • Everyone loved Stomp's return to the show

  • Dave's Public service announcements and gear/safety tips

  • Snow Sculptures on Tecumseh

  • Mount Washington Road Race

  • Rescue on Camels Hump in Vermont

  • Avalanche season on Mt. Washington

  • Maura Murray

  • Snowmobile crashes

  • NH Dog wins agility contest at Westminster Dog Show

  • Hiking Movie filmed in NH

  • National news and Olympics talk

  • Nick's new photography gear

  • Music minute - Great Grandpa

  • Alzheimer's Association

  • Beer talk, Recent Hikes, Future Plans, Notable listener hikes

  • History Segment - The Legend of the Silver Virgin Madonna

Show Notes



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Apple Podcasts
Fun and informative

What a fun podcast! Great guest choices, funny banter. Dad jokes, beer talk, rescues, hike of the week, etc. all great segments of each episode. I only wish i had found this podcast sooner.

Podchaser

If you like anything to do with hiking in the White Mountains, this is your podcast!

Apple Podcasts
Great podcast!

I love the whites and love hiking and this podcast is the best of both! Hope you get back to 5.0 stars Mike!

Apple Podcasts
Listen Daily

The best podcast! So glad I stumbled upon this while on my annual road trip to NH ❤️I listen all the time now.

Apple Podcasts
Listener on Daily Walks

I am not a hiker but I do like to listen about the stories of those that do. I turn this on when I take my daily walks. It is starting to get me interested in getting in some hiking this summer.

Apple Podcasts
The Best Podcast! 😁

Thanks for entertaining me during the drive to the trailhead! You guys rock! 🤘🏼 Also- sorry this review is long overdue, I had to “google” how to leave one🙄😂