{"id":16,"date":"2022-03-15T05:34:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T05:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T02:17:55","slug":"auto-draft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullscreen et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_right et_animated et_pb_section_parallax et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-fullwidth-header-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Devils-Hole-Wentworth-Falls-RFS-5-3-21.jpg)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container right\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">MOUNTAINS MISHAPS<\/h1><span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">Death & Misadventure in the Blue Mountains of NSW<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><a class=\"scroll-down-container\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"scroll-down et-pb-icon\">;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/front-cover-only-1.jpg\" width=\"654\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/front-cover-only-1.jpg 654w, https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/front-cover-only-1-480x601.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 654px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-879\" title=\"front cover only\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">An amazing read from cover to cover<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><em>Mountains Mishaps<\/em> tells the story of search and rescue operations, the rescuers, the people who are rescued, and other incidents, in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.\u00a0 Readers will not only enjoy some terrific stories, but also learn how to enjoy their trip in the Blue Mountains without embarrassment, injury or death. Fully updated 2nd Edition now available! <span>ISBN 978-0-6458099-3-0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/how-to-order-your-copy\/\">BUY NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Mountains-Mishaps-back-cover.jpg\" width=\"749\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Mountains-Mishaps-back-cover.jpg 749w, https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Mountains-Mishaps-back-cover-480x523.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 749px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-910\" title=\"Mountains Mishaps back cover\" \/><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_0 et_pb_social_media_follow clearfix et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_0 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-facebook et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063579548910\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on Facebook\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_1 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-twitter et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on X\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><em>Mountains Mishaps<\/em> detailis more than 620 incidents across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area over the course of the last 150 years. The book is an extensive historical catalogue of search and rescue operations and highlights the dangers of exploring the national park when unprepared and inexperienced.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stories range from rescues in the bush to road, air, and railway incidents. Unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters such as snow storms, floods, landslides and tremors also feature. The local history of the geology of the area, as well as its railway and emergency services are included.\u00a0 The incredible bravery and selfless efforts of professional and volunteer rescuers resound in every incident recorded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/how-to-order-your-copy\/\">Get your copy Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mountainsmishaps.com.au\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-content\">SHARE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Recent Stories<\/h2>\n<p>On average, a person is resuced every second day in the Blue Mountains, although most rescues happen on weekends and public holidays<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Family Tradgedy after Blue Mountains Landslip<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leura-Infinity-pool-240x300-1.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leura-Infinity-pool-240x300-1.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" class=\"wp-image-967\" title=\"Leura-Infinity-pool-240x300\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\"<\/span>Not worth it for a selfie\" Woman injured at Leura infinity pool<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Story 3<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1>Man dies in popular Blue Mountains Canyon<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>To read more stories<\/strong>, get the book, or click here to: <a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/blog\/\">go to the blog page<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4479,"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/4479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mountainsmishaps.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}