/* ============================================
   Cairn — Global Styles
   Brand: #1A3A2A (forest green), #6B6459 (mountain orange)
   Fonts: Plus Jakarta Sans (headings), Inter (body)
   ============================================ */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
    --summit-green: #1A3A2A;
    --stone-dark: #2C2B28;
    --snow-white: #F5F2ED;
    --stone-medium: #6B6459;
    --stone-light: #A8A29A;
    --ember: #C4622D;              /* Brand accent — CTAs, highlights, slogan emphasis */
    --ember-dark: #9E4E22;         /* Hover state for Ember CTAs */
    --ember-light: #D87A45;        /* Subtle Ember tints */
    --trail: #8B7355;              /* Secondary text, metadata, captions */
    --trail-light: #B5A185;        /* Subdued trail color */
    --gold: #B8922A;               /* Premium signals, "Vetted Operator" badges */
    --green: #1A3A2A;
    --green-light: #2D5A40;
    --green-dark: #0F2A1D;
    --orange: #C4622D;
    --orange-light: #D87A45;
    --orange-dark: #9E4E22;
    --cream: #F5F2ED;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-50: #f9fafb;
    --gray-100: #f3f4f6;
    --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
    --gray-300: #d1d5db;
    --gray-500: #6b7280;
    --gray-700: #374151;
    --gray-900: #111827;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.1), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    --transition: .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--orange);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-dark); border-color: var(--orange-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--green);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--green-dark); border-color: var(--green-dark); }
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline-dark {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--green);
    border-color: var(--green);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: var(--white); }
.center-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }

/* NAVIGATION */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.nav-inner {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled .logo { color: var(--green); }
.nav.scrolled .logo svg path:first-child { fill: var(--green); stroke: var(--green); }
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}
.nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--gray-700); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.nav-cta {
    background: var(--orange) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--orange-dark) !important; }

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav.scrolled .hamburger span { background: var(--gray-900); }

/* HERO */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544735716-392fe2489ffa?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: var(--white);
}
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,24,39,.45) 0%, rgba(17,24,39,.65) 100%);
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 720px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: .92;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: bounce 2s ease infinite;
    opacity: .7;
}
@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 28px 0;
}
.trust-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item { text-align: center; }
.trust-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.trust-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: .85;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

/* DESTINATIONS */
.destinations { background: var(--cream); }
.dest-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}
.dest-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 220px;
    background: var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.dest-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.dest-card-large { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 320px; }
.dest-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.65) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.1) 60%);
}
.dest-card-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px;
    color: var(--white);
}
.dest-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.dest-card-content p { font-size: 14px; opacity: .85; }

/* FEATURED TREKS */
.featured-treks { background: var(--white); }
.trek-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.trek-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.trek-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.trek-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}
.trek-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.trek-badge-strenuous { background: #dc2626; color: white; }
.trek-badge-moderate { background: #f59e0b; color: white; }
.trek-badge-easy { background: var(--green); color: white; }
.trek-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.trek-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trek-region {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.trek-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.trek-price { margin-top: auto; }
.price-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); }
.price-value {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--green);
    margin-left: 6px;
}

/* HOW IT WORKS */
.how-it-works { background: var(--cream); }
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}
.step-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.step-number {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange);
    opacity: .25;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.step-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.step-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* WHY US */
.why-us { background: var(--white); }
.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-us-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-us-text > p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.why-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.why-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-900);
}
.why-us-image img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials { background: var(--cream); }
.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* CTA BANNER */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cta-banner p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: .9;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
    background: var(--gray-900);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    padding: 64px 0 0;
}
.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-brand .logo { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-brand .logo svg path:first-child { fill: var(--green-light); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; opacity: .7; max-width: 260px; }
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* PAGE HERO (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
    padding: 160px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green) 50%, var(--green-light) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: .9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* TREK DETAIL */
.trek-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: var(--white);
}
.trek-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.2) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 100%);
}
.trek-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 48px 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.trek-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.trek-hero-content .trek-region-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    opacity: .85;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.trek-stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.trek-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.trek-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: .7;
}
.trek-stat-value {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trek-detail-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 64px 0;
}
.trek-content h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 32px;
}
.trek-content h2:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.trek-content p, .trek-content li {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.trek-content ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.trek-content ul li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
}
.trek-content ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 16px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
}

/* Itinerary */
.itinerary-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.itinerary-day {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--orange);
    min-width: 60px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.itinerary-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Sidebar */
.trek-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    align-self: start;
}
.sidebar-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.sidebar-price {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--green);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-price-note {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sidebar-features {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.sidebar-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sidebar-feature svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* TREKS BROWSE PAGE */
.treks-browse { background: var(--cream); padding: 48px 0 96px; }
.treks-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    background: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
    border-color: var(--green);
    color: var(--green);
    background: rgba(44,95,46,.06);
}

/* ABOUT PAGE */
.about-content { padding: 80px 0; }
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}
.about-grid.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.about-grid.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.about-text h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-image img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}
.value-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-align: center;
}
.value-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

/* OPERATORS PAGE */
.operator-benefits { padding: 80px 0; }
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.benefit-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}
.benefit-number {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange);
    opacity: .3;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.benefit-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.benefit-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

.operator-cta-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.operator-cta-section h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.operator-cta-section p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .trek-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .trek-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trek-sidebar { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 24px;
        gap: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    }
    .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
    .nav-links a { color: var(--gray-900) !important; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

    .section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .dest-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dest-card-large { grid-column: 1; }
    .trek-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-grid.reverse { direction: ltr; }
    .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-bar-inner { gap: 20px; }
    .trust-divider { display: none; }
    .trek-stats-bar { gap: 20px; }
}

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM POLISH — Added 2026-04-15
   ============================================ */

/* ---- Refined shadows ---- */
:root {
    --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    --shadow-green: 0 8px 32px rgba(44,95,46,.18);
    --shadow-orange: 0 4px 20px rgba(230,81,0,.25);
}

/* ---- Section label refinement ---- */
.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Button glow on hover ---- */
.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---- Trek card image zoom on hover ---- */
.trek-card-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.trek-card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-image: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.trek-card:hover .trek-card-img {
    filter: brightness(1.04);
}
.trek-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

/* ---- Trek card image height ---- */
.trek-card-img { height: 220px; }

/* ---- Trek card badge blur backdrop ---- */
.trek-badge {
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* ---- Destination card smooth zoom ---- */
.dest-card {
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dest-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: var(--bg);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    z-index: 0;
}
.dest-card-overlay, .dest-card-content {
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.dest-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.dest-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
/* Remove background from element itself (now on ::before) */
.dest-card {
    background: #111 !important;
}

/* ---- Step card accent ---- */
.step-card {
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.step-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---- Testimonial card quote mark ---- */
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 100px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--gray-100);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

/* ---- Value card hover ---- */
.value-card {
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
    background: var(--white);
}

/* ---- Benefit card polish ---- */
.benefit-card {
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
    background: var(--white);
}

/* ---- Sidebar card gradient ---- */
.sidebar-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 60%, var(--cream) 100%);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}

/* ---- CTA banner pattern overlay ---- */
.cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- Hero text enhancement ---- */
.hero h1 {
    text-shadow: 0 2px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

/* ---- Trust bar number glow ---- */
.trust-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.8) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ---- Footer link hover transition ---- */
.footer-col a {
    transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ---- Itinerary item hover ---- */
.itinerary-item {
    transition: background var(--transition);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 12px;
    margin: 0 -12px;
}
.itinerary-item:hover {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

/* ---- Blog card image height ---- */
.blog-card-img { height: 220px; }

/* ---- Trek stats bar dividers ---- */
.trek-stats span:not(:last-child) {
    padding-right: 16px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

/* ---- Page hero slight texture ---- */
.page-hero {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green) 50%, var(--green-light) 100%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* ---- Smooth image loading ---- */
img {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---- Nav link active underline ---- */
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--orange) !important;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--orange) !important;
}

/* ---- Price value in cards ---- */
.price-value {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}


/* === Cairn logo (PNG, full master with slogan on desktop, compact on mobile) === */
.logo-img {
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.logo-img:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.logo-desktop { height: 62px; display: block; }
.logo-mobile { height: 44px; display: none; }
.logo-img.footer-logo-img { height: 54px; }
.logo {
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.logo span { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-desktop { display: none; }
    .logo-mobile { display: block; }
    .logo-img.footer-logo-img { height: 44px; }
}
/* Give the nav a little more height to accommodate the bigger logo */
.nav-inner { min-height: 76px; }

/* hero-tagline removed — slogan is now in the logo image */


/* === CAIRN BRAND POLISH PASS (2026-05-27) === */
/* Editorial-feel typography: Playfair Display for headings, DM Sans for body */
h1, h2, .section-title, .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--summit-green);
}
h3, h4 {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--stone-dark);
}
body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    color: var(--stone-dark);
    background: var(--snow-white);
}
p, li, span {
    color: var(--stone-dark);
}

/* Buttons — refined, less rounded, more editorial */
.btn {
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--green-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--green-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26, 58, 42, 0.25);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    border-color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-outline-dark {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--summit-green) !important;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}

/* Nav CTA — refined */
.nav-cta {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--green-dark) !important;
}

/* Nav background — warm snow when scrolled */
.nav.scrolled { background: rgba(245,242,237,0.97) !important; backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }

/* Hero — darker overlay for premium feel, more dramatic */
.hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,42,29,0.45) 0%, rgba(15,42,29,0.65) 100%) !important;
}
.hero h1 {
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) !important;
}
.hero-sub {
    color: rgba(245,242,237,0.92) !important;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* Section rhythm — alternate snow/white for visual breathing */
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--snow-white); }
.section:nth-child(even) { background: #FFFFFF; }
.section.why-us { background: var(--summit-green); color: var(--snow-white); }
.section.why-us h2, .section.why-us h3 { color: var(--snow-white) !important; }
.section.why-us p, .section.why-us li, .section.why-us span { color: rgba(245,242,237,0.9); }

/* Footer — Summit Green for premium feel */
footer, .footer {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white);
}
footer a, .footer a { color: rgba(245,242,237,0.85); }
footer a:hover, .footer a:hover { color: var(--snow-white); }

/* Cards — subtle shadow, refined borders */
.card, .trek-card, .blog-card {
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44,43,40,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(44,43,40,0.04);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover, .trek-card:hover, .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(44,43,40,0.08);
}

/* Links — Summit Green */
a { color: var(--summit-green); }
a:hover { color: var(--green-dark); }

/* Smoother selection color */
::selection { background: var(--summit-green); color: var(--snow-white); }

/* === EMBER CTA TREATMENT (medium intensity per brand foundation) === */
.btn-primary, button.btn-primary, a.btn-primary {
    background: var(--ember) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ember) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover, button.btn-primary:hover, a.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ember-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--ember-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 98, 45, 0.28);
}
.nav-cta {
    background: var(--ember) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--ember-dark) !important;
}
/* Secondary CTAs stay Summit Green for visual hierarchy */
.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--green-dark) !important;
}
/* Section dividers / accent strokes */
.section-divider, hr.accent {
    border: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ember);
    width: 40px;
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}
/* Trail color for secondary/metadata text */
.meta, .caption, .byline, .post-date, .tag, time.meta {
    color: var(--trail);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
/* Footer link hover — subtle Ember warm */
footer a:hover, .footer a:hover { color: var(--ember-light) !important; }
/* Selection — Ember accent */
::selection { background: var(--ember); color: var(--snow-white); }
/* Underline-on-hover links in body copy */
.section p a, .blog-content a, article a {
    color: var(--summit-green);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ember);
    transition: all .15s ease;
}
.section p a:hover, .blog-content a:hover, article a:hover {
    color: var(--ember);
}

/* ================================================================
   CAIRN EDITORIAL POLISH PASS v2 (2026-05-29)
   Goals: logo dominance, footer fix, stunning page presence
   ================================================================ */

/* ---- LOGO DOMINANCE: more breathing room, anchor presence ---- */
.nav { padding: 10px 0 !important; }
.nav-inner {
    min-height: 88px;
    padding-left: 32px;
    padding-right: 32px;
}
.logo {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}
/* Subtle Ember underline accent that appears on hover — reinforces brand mark */
.logo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ember);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.logo:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
/* Nav links recede slightly so the logo holds focal weight */
.nav-links { gap: 28px !important; }
.nav-links a {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    color: var(--stone-dark) !important;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--ember);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--summit-green) !important; }
.nav-cta {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 11px 22px !important;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--stone-dark) !important; }
/* Nav has a subtle snow background ALWAYS — keeps the full-color logo legible.
   Becomes more solid + adds shadow on scroll. */
.nav {
    background: rgba(245,242,237,0.92) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44,43,40,0.04);
    transition: all .35s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(245,242,237,0.98) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(15,42,29,0.06);
}
.nav-links a { color: var(--stone-dark) !important; }

/* ---- FOOTER FIX: proper contrast on green, refined typography ---- */
footer, .footer {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white);
    padding: 80px 0 0 !important;
}
.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-brand .logo {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.footer-brand .logo-img { filter: none !important; }  /* footer logo is already light, don't invert */
.footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    opacity: 0.92 !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}
.footer-slogan {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--snow-white);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.footer-slogan em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ember-light) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}
.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all .2s ease;
    padding-left: 0;
    position: relative;
}
.footer-col a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--ember-light) !important;
    padding-left: 6px;
}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245,242,237,0.12);
    padding: 24px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.footer-bottom p {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--snow-white);
    opacity: 0.55;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--ember-light) !important; }

/* ---- HERO: stronger, more editorial ---- */
.hero {
    min-height: 92vh !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}
.hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,42,29,0.30) 0%, rgba(15,42,29,0.55) 60%, rgba(15,42,29,0.75) 100%) !important;
}
.hero-content {
    max-width: 760px !important;
    padding-left: 64px !important;
}
.hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6.5vw, 5rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.05 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.hero-sub {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: rgba(245,242,237,0.92) !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}
/* Add a small ember accent above the headline */
.hero-content::before {
    content: "Curated Nepal trekking";
    display: block;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ember-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 48px;
}
.hero-content::after {
    content: none;
}
.hero-content::before {
    /* the ember line is part of the pseudo-element via box-shadow */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ember-light) 32px, transparent 32px);
    background-position: 0 50%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: 32px 1px;
}

/* ---- SECTION POLISH: editorial eyebrows + spacing ---- */
.section { padding: 120px 0 !important; }
.section .container { max-width: 1180px; padding: 0 32px; }
.section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    max-width: 800px;
}
/* If h2 has the "section-title" data-eyebrow attribute set in HTML, show it. But for now we add a CSS-only eyebrow via a sibling pattern. */
.section h2 + p, .section .section-intro {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--trail);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.section h3 {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--stone-dark) !important;
    margin: 12px 0 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

/* ---- CARDS: elevated, refined ---- */
.card, .trek-card, .blog-card {
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44,43,40,0.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(44,43,40,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(44,43,40,0.04) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) !important;
    background: white;
}
.card:hover, .trek-card:hover, .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(44,43,40,0.06), 0 24px 56px rgba(26,58,42,0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(196,98,45,0.18) !important;
}
.card img, .trek-card img, .blog-card img {
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.card:hover img, .trek-card:hover img, .blog-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ---- BUTTONS: more editorial ---- */
.btn {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) !important;
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white) !important;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--snow-white) !important;
    color: var(--summit-green) !important;
}

/* ---- "WHY US" SECTION: confident green ---- */
.section.why-us {
    background: var(--summit-green) !important;
    color: var(--snow-white);
    padding: 140px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}
.section.why-us h2, .section.why-us h3 { color: var(--snow-white) !important; }
.section.why-us p, .section.why-us li { color: rgba(245,242,237,0.88) !important; }
.section.why-us .section-title { color: var(--snow-white) !important; }

/* ---- SCROLLBAR (subtle brand touch) ---- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; background: var(--snow-white); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--summit-green); border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid var(--snow-white); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--green-dark); }

/* ---- MOBILE RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .section { padding: 72px 0 !important; }
    .hero { min-height: 88vh !important; }
    .hero-content { padding-left: 24px !important; }
    .hero-content::before { padding-left: 0; background-position: 0 50%; }
    .nav-inner { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
}