/* =========================================================
   P. N. GANESH — Home page
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    --gold: #d9a63b;
    --gold-light: #e8bd5e;
    --gold-dark: #b8892c;
    --dark: #0d1218;
    --dark-2: #141a22;
    --dark-3: #1c232c;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f7f7f5;
    --text: #1f2429;
    --text-muted: #5f6873;
    --text-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-script: 'Great Vibes', 'Brush Script MT', cursive;
    --container: 1280px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
    width: min(var(--container), 100% - 4rem);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s, color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn i { font-size: 0.8em; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover i.fa-arrow-right { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.28);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline-dark {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.play-dot {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.play-dot i { font-size: 0.6rem; margin-left: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================= */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: background 0.4s, padding 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0.3rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.logo { display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-img {
    height: 96px;
    width: auto;
    transition: height 0.4s;
}
.navbar.scrolled .logo-img { height: 64px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 2rem); }
.nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1.02rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transition: color 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 2rem); }
.nav-social { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; }
.nav-social a {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.nav-social a:hover { color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.nav-cta {
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 6px;
}
.menu-toggle span {
    width: 26px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(640px, 88vh, 860px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
}
.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-video, .hero-image {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 62% center;
}
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.5) 32%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.08) 55%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.5) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 25%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 80%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.3) 100%);
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 8rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 680px; }

.hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.42em; }

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.6vw, 6rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.hero-roles {
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}
.hero-roles span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); margin: 0 0.9rem; font-weight: 300; }

.gold-line { width: 96px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 1.4rem 0; }

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.3rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-tagline em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

.hero-quote-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.hero-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.signature {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(-12deg) translateY(-2px);
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-buttons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.05rem 2.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; gap: 1rem; }
.hero-buttons .btn { border-radius: 999px; }
.btn-lg .play-dot { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.hero-motto {
    position: absolute;
    right: 3rem;
    top: 22%;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.motto-mark { width: 18px; height: 18px; align-self: center; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

.scroll-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    justify-self: end;
}
.mouse {
    width: 22px; height: 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}
.wheel {
    position: absolute; top: 7px; left: 50%;
    width: 3px; height: 8px;
    margin-left: -1.5px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: wheel 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes wheel {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    70%  { transform: translateY(16px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   STATS BAR (overlaid on hero)
   ========================================================= */
.stats-bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(10, 14, 20, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 1.3rem 0 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.stats-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-icon { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-label { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 1.02rem); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); margin-top: 0.2rem; white-space: nowrap; }

.stats-quote {
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT : THE MAN BEHIND THE SUMMITS
   ========================================================= */
.about {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0 2rem;
    background: #e9edf1;
    color: var(--text);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.about-bg-image {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: left 80%;
}
.about-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74) 34%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 47%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
}
.about-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about .section-head { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.about .section-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3.1rem); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.gold-line-center { display: block; width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0.9rem auto 0; }

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.35fr);
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-text { position: relative; }
.about-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.about-text .gold-line { width: 50px; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.about-lead { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #161a1f; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.about-text > p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #232930; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }

.feature {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.feature-icon {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.feature h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; color: #161a1f; }
.feature p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #232930; line-height: 1.5; }

.about-values {
    margin-top: 1.3rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.8);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #232930;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}
.about-values i { font-style: normal; margin: 0 1rem; color: #7d858e; }

.about-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
}
.about-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-frame img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.about-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 42%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--white);
}
.play-circle {
    width: 92px; height: 92px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(20, 26, 32, 0.45);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s;
}
.play-circle i { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-left: 5px; }
.play-btn:hover .play-circle { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.play-label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.script-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2.2rem; bottom: 3.4rem;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    transform: rotate(-14deg);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.frame-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 1.6rem;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   JOURNEY : BENGALURU TO DELHI
   ========================================================= */
.journey {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.75rem 0 2.5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 55% at 18% 45%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.14) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #10151c 0%, #141a22 55%, #0d1218 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.journey-glow {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.journey .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(1560px, 100% - 3rem); }

.journey-head { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.journey .section-title { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.3vw, 2.9rem); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.route-arrow { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0.15em; }
.journey-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.journey-head .gold-line-center { margin-top: 0.7rem; }

.journey-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ---- map ---- */
.journey-map { position: relative; }
.journey-map img {
    width: 100%; max-width: 560px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* ---- text ---- */
.journey-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.journey-text > p { font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }

.silver-letter {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.silver-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.silver-letter h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.silver-letter p { font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

.journey-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.jstat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.jstat-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.jstat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; }
.jstat span { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }

.journey-cta { margin-top: 0.7rem; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.7rem 1.7rem; font-size: 0.9rem; gap: 0.8rem; }

/* ---- bike ---- */
.journey-bike { position: relative; }
.journey-bike img {
    width: 100%;
    transform: scale(1.18);
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.bike-shadow {
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%; right: 0; bottom: 4%;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(6px);
}

/* ---- timeline ---- */
.journey-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.journey-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(100% / 14); right: calc(100% / 14);
    top: calc(1.5rem + 22px);
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.3);
}
.journey-timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(100% / 14);
    top: calc(1.5rem + 22px);
    height: 2px;
    width: calc((100% - 100% / 7) * var(--progress, 0));
    background: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.8);
    transition: width 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.journey-timeline li {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 0.3rem;
}
.tl-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #121820;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.journey-timeline li:hover .tl-icon,
.journey-timeline li.active .tl-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #121820, 0 0 26px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6);
}
.journey-timeline li.active strong { color: var(--gold); }
.journey-timeline strong { transition: color 0.4s; }
.journey-timeline strong {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.journey-timeline li > span:last-child { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); margin-top: 0.2rem; }

/* =========================================================
   UPCOMING EXPEDITION
   ========================================================= */
.expedition {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(560px, 50vw, 860px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.8rem 0 1.6rem;
    background: #eef2f5;
    color: #1a1f26;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.expedition-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.expedition-image {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}
.expedition-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 26%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 54%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 66%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 40%);
}

/* ---- labels over the map (box fitted to the photo by script.js) ---- */
.expedition-pins { position: absolute; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.pin-label {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #1a1f26;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px #fff, 0 0 3px #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.pin-delhi { left: 47.2%; top: 15.6%; }
.pin-blr { left: 45.3%; top: 50%; }
.map-script {
    position: absolute;
    left: 33.5%; top: 37%;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #8b949e;
    text-align: center;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.compass { position: absolute; left: 58.6%; top: 5.2%; width: 6%; color: #5b6570; }

/* ---- layout ---- */
.expedition-grid {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    width: min(1360px, 100% - 8rem);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 38fr) minmax(0, 30fr) minmax(0, 32fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ---- left column ---- */
.expedition-left { max-width: 540px; }
.expedition-eyebrow {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.32em;
}
.eyebrow-line { display: inline-block; width: 56px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

.expedition-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    color: #151a20;
}
.expedition-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.expedition-date {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1a1f26;
}
.expedition-desc {
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #3b434c;
}

.expedition-facts {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.05rem 1.4rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.expedition-facts li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.fact-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.fact-text { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.45; color: #5b6570; padding-top: 0.15rem; }
.fact-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #151a20;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.expedition-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.expedition-cta {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}
.btn-outline-ink {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid #7c8590;
    color: #1a1f26;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.btn-outline-ink:hover { background: #1a1f26; color: var(--white); border-color: #1a1f26; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.play-dot-ink { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-color: #1a1f26; color: #1a1f26; }
.btn-outline-ink:hover .play-dot-ink { border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white); }

.expedition-tagline {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.3rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7480;
}
.expedition-tagline::before { content: ''; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: #9aa3ad; }

/* ---- right card ---- */
.expedition-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 460px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f1a2b;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 2.4rem 2.2rem 2.2rem;
}
.expedition-card img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}
.expedition-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.45) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0) 38%, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0) 58%, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.62) 100%);
}
.card-top, .card-bottom { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.card-motto {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.15rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.card-line { display: block; width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.card-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.card-quote .q { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 0; }
.card-author {
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.card-author::before { content: '\2014\00a0\00a0'; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }

/* =========================================================
   SILVER REQUEST LETTER : PM PROTOCOL STORY
   ========================================================= */
.silver {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%);
    color: #1a1f26;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.silver::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px); pointer-events: none; }
.silver::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 100%); }
.silver .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.silver-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.silver-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 0.5rem; color: #151a20; }
.silver-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.silver-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); gap: 3.5rem; align-items: center; }
.silver-sub { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.2; color: #151a20; }
.silver-desc { margin-top: 0.8rem; max-width: 540px; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #3b434c; }
.silver-points { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.silver-points li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; padding: 0 0.6rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: #151a20; }
.silver-points li:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.silver-points i { font-size: 1.55rem; color: var(--gold); }
.silver-quote { margin-top: 1.8rem; padding-left: 1.3rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.silver-quote p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.4; color: #151a20; }
.silver-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 0.6rem; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.silver-quote cite::before { content: '\2014\00a0\00a0'; }
.silver-btn { margin-top: 1.6rem; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem; font-size: 0.84rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.silver-media { position: relative; }
.silver-media::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 8% 6% 4%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.2) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%); }
.silver-media img { position: relative; width: 100%; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.18)); }

/* =========================================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS
   ========================================================= */
.achievements {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.14) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.08) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 100% 100%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.08) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%);
    color: #1a1f26;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.achievements::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.achievements::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 100%);
}
.achievements-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.achievements-content { max-width: 1120px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

.eyebrow-lines { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.eyebrow-lines::before, .eyebrow-lines::after { content: ''; width: 44px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

.achievements-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: #151a20;
}
.achievements-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.achievements-sub {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #4b535c;
}

/* ---- stat cards ---- */
.achievement-cards {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.achievement-cards li {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
}
.achievement-cards li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.achievement-cards li:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.achievement-cards li:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.achievement-cards i {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.achievement-cards strong {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: #151a20;
}
.achievement-cards li > span { margin-top: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.35; color: #5b6570; }

/* ---- highlights timeline ---- */
.highlights-label {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #4b535c;
    text-align: left;
}
.highlights-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.7); }

.highlights {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
}
.highlights::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%;
    top: 21px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35);
}
.highlights::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 12.5%;
    top: 21px;
    height: 1.5px;
    width: calc(75% * var(--progress, 0));
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.7);
    transition: width 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.highlights li {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.hl-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #f7f8fa, 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08);
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.highlights li:hover .hl-icon,
.highlights li.active .hl-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #f7f8fa, 0 0 22px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55);
}
.highlights li.active strong { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.highlights strong { transition: color 0.4s; }
.highlights strong {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #151a20;
}
.highlights em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; color: #5b6570; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.highlights li > span:last-child { margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.4; color: #4b535c; }

/* ---- awards ---- */
.awards-grid {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.award-card {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: start;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
}
.award-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.award-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.award-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.award-body strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #151a20;
}
.award-meta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7480;
}
.award-meta em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.award-body p { margin-top: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #4b535c; }
.award-cert {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.award-cert:hover { color: #151a20; }

/* ---- quote ---- */
.achievements-quote { margin-top: 2rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35); }
.achievements-actions { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.achievements-all { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.achievements-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.5rem);
    color: #1a1f26;
}
.achievements-quote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7480;
}
.achievements-quote cite::before { content: '\2014\00a0\00a0'; }

/* =========================================================
   BLOG
   ========================================================= */
.blog {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f6f8 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    color: #1a1f26;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.blog::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.blog::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 100%);
}
.blog .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.blog-head { text-align: center; }
.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: #151a20;
}
.blog-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.blog-sub {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #4b535c;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.blog-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45);
}

.blog-media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
}
.blog-media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem; top: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-body { padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #6b7480;
}
.blog-meta i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.blog-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    color: #151a20;
}
.blog-body h3 a { transition: color 0.3s; }
.blog-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.blog-body > p:not(.blog-meta) { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #4b535c; flex: 1; }
.blog-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.blog-more i { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.blog-more:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.blog-actions { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.blog-all { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* =========================================================
   GALLERY
   ========================================================= */
.gallery {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%);
    color: #1a1f26;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 100%);
}
.gallery .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gallery-head { text-align: center; }
.gallery-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: #151a20;
}
.gallery-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.gallery-sub { max-width: 560px; margin: 0.5rem auto 0; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }

.gallery-filters {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
.filter-btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid #dfe3e9;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #3b434c;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
    grid-auto-flow: dense;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s, opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s;
}
.gallery-item.span-2x2 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.span-2x1 { grid-column: span 2; }
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.16); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay small { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.gallery-overlay strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.gallery-overlay i {
    position: absolute; right: 1rem; top: 1rem;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.gallery-item.is-hidden { display: none; }
.gallery-item.is-entering { animation: galleryIn 0.5s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes galleryIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.gallery-actions { text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.gallery-all { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- lightbox ---- */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2100;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 4rem 5rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s, visibility 0.35s;
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.92); }
.lightbox-figure {
    position: relative;
    max-width: min(1200px, 100%);
    max-height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox.open .lightbox-figure { transform: none; }
.lightbox-figure img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 12rem);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.lightbox-figure figcaption { margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; color: var(--white); }
.lightbox-figure small { display: block; font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.lightbox-figure strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; }
.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute; z-index: 2;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.lightbox-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--gold); }
.lightbox-close { top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; }
.lightbox-prev { left: 1.2rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox-next { right: 1.2rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
body.lightbox-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta {
    padding: 0 0 3.5rem;            /* the gallery's 3.5rem bottom padding gives the same gap above */
    background: #f5f6f8;
}
.cta-card {
    position: relative;
    width: min(1360px, 100% - 4rem);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 4.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--dark);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.18);
}
.cta-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cta-image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%; }
.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.7) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.55) 50%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.75) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.35) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 100%);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 760px; }
.cta-eyebrow::before, .cta-eyebrow::after { background: var(--gold); }
.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.cta-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.cta-desc { margin: 1rem auto 0; max-width: 560px; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.cta-btn { border-radius: 999px; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
    background: #0b1119;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.footer-image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: right center; }
.footer-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.6) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.45) 45%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.15) 75%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.35) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0) 30%);
}
.footer-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(1440px, 100% - 4rem); }

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 0.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 0.7fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.footer-line { display: block; width: 56px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; margin: 0.7rem 0 0.9rem; }

/* ---- brand ---- */
.footer-brand { display: inline-block; }
.footer-logo { height: 118px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand-col .footer-line { margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.footer-about { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); max-width: 420px; }
.footer-values {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap;
    margin-top: 2.1rem;
}
.footer-values li {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0 0.6rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-values li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.footer-values li:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.footer-values svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* ---- link columns ---- */
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.footer-col-divided { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); padding-left: 1.6rem; margin-left: -0.8rem; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.footer-links a i { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-links a:hover i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- stay connected ---- */
.footer-connect > p { font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); max-width: 340px; }
.newsletter { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.newsletter-field {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.55);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.newsletter-field:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.2); }
.newsletter-field i { font-size: 1rem; }
.newsletter-field input {
    flex: 1; min-width: 0;
    background: transparent; border: 0; outline: none;
    font: inherit; font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
}
.newsletter-field input::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.newsletter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #f2c85b;
    color: #151a20;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.newsletter-note { min-height: 1.1em; margin-top: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-follow { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); }
.so-instagram { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f9ce34 0%, #ee2a7b 50%, #6228d7 100%); }
.so-facebook { background: #1877f2; }
.so-linkedin { background: #0a66c2; }
.so-youtube { background: #ff0000; }
.so-x { background: #000000; }

.footer-script {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
}
.footer-script span { display: block; padding-left: 0.2em; }
.footer-script span::first-line { padding-left: 0; }
.footer-script svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 12px; margin-top: 0.1rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- quote column ---- */
.footer-quote-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; align-self: stretch; min-height: 100%; }
.footer-quote { position: relative; padding-top: 1.2rem; }
.fq-mark {
    position: absolute; left: -0.5rem; top: -1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-quote .footer-line { margin-left: 1.2rem; width: 40px; height: 2px; margin-top: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.footer-quote cite {
    display: block;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.footer-quote cite::before { content: '\2014\00a0\00a0'; }
.footer-words {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    line-height: 1.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ---- bottom bar ---- */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 1.05rem 0 1.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.fb-left, .fb-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fb-left em { font-style: italic; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.fb-divider { width: 1px; height: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }
.fb-right a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); transition: color 0.3s; }
.fb-right a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.back-to-top {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 0.3rem;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.fb-credit { margin-left: 0.3rem; }
.fb-credit i { color: #ff3b3b; margin: 0 0.15rem; }

/* =========================================================
   VIDEO MODAL
   ========================================================= */
.video-modal {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s, visibility 0.35s;
}
.video-modal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.video-modal-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.9); }
.video-modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    width: min(960px, 100%);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transform: scale(0.94);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.video-modal.open .video-modal-dialog { transform: scale(1); }
.video-modal-dialog video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.video-close {
    position: absolute; top: 0.6rem; right: 0.6rem; z-index: 2;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
.video-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* =========================================================
   REVEAL ON SCROLL
   ========================================================= */
html.js .reveal,
html.js .reveal-left,
html.js .reveal-right,
html.js .reveal-zoom,
html.js .reveal-stagger > * {
    transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
html.js .reveal:not(.in)          { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
html.js .reveal-left:not(.in)     { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-48px); }
html.js .reveal-right:not(.in)    { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(48px); }
html.js .reveal-zoom:not(.in)     { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
html.js .reveal-stagger:not(.in) > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }

/* cards keep their own quick hover transition once revealed */
html.js .achievement-cards li {
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, opacity 0.9s var(--ease);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html.js .reveal, html.js .reveal-left, html.js .reveal-right, html.js .reveal-zoom,
    html.js .reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .wheel, .route, .pulse { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1360px) {
    .footer-values { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem 0; }
    .footer-values li:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
    .footer-values li:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; }
    .footer-links a { white-space: normal; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 1.3rem; }
    .nav-social { display: none; }
    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr); gap: 2rem; }
    .journey-bike { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-self: center; max-width: 520px; }
    .journey-bike img { transform: none; }
    .journey-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); row-gap: 1.6rem; }
    .journey-timeline::before, .journey-timeline::after { display: none; }
    .expedition-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 44fr) minmax(0, 20fr) minmax(0, 36fr); width: min(1360px, 100% - 4rem); }
    .achievement-cards { gap: 0.9rem; }
    .awards-grid { gap: 0.8rem; }
    .blog-grid { gap: 1.2rem; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: 170px; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem 2rem; }
    .footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .footer-values { margin-top: 2rem; }
    .footer-quote-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-words { margin-top: 0; text-align: right; padding-left: 0; }
    .map-script, .compass { display: none; }
    .expedition-facts { gap: 1.1rem 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .navbar, .navbar.scrolled { padding-inline: 1.5rem; }
    .logo-img, .navbar.scrolled .logo-img { height: 64px; }
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0 0 0 auto;
        width: min(320px, 85vw);
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
        background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.97);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav-links.open { transform: none; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 0.6rem 0; }
    .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

    .hero-image { object-position: 68% center; }
    .hero-overlay {
        background:
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.72) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.55) 55%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.7) 100%);
    }
    .hero-motto { display: none; }
    .scroll-indicator { display: none; }

    .stats-bar { backdrop-filter: none; background: rgba(10, 14, 20, 0.85); }
    .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .stats-quote { max-width: none; justify-self: center; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.6rem; }
    .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }

    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .about-card { order: -1; }
    .about-bg-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%); }

    .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .journey-map { order: 2; }
    .journey-map img { max-width: 300px; }
    .journey-text { order: 1; }
    .journey-bike { order: 3; max-width: 440px; }
    .journey-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .journey-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    .expedition { min-height: 0; padding: 3rem 0; }
    .expedition-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .expedition-spacer, .expedition-pins { display: none; }
    .expedition-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86) 100%); }
    .expedition-left { max-width: none; }
    .expedition-card { min-height: 480px; max-width: 460px; width: 100%; justify-self: center; }
    .achievements { padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem; }
    .achievement-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
    .highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.6rem; }
    .highlights::before, .highlights::after { display: none; }
    .blog { padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem; }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 540px; margin-inline: auto; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .gallery { padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 190px; }
    .gallery-item.span-2x2 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
    .lightbox { padding: 4rem 1rem 3rem; }
    .lightbox-prev { left: 0.6rem; }
    .lightbox-next { right: 0.6rem; }
    .cta { padding: 0 0 2.5rem; }
    .cta-card { width: calc(100% - 2rem); padding: 3rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 18px; }
    .footer-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.72) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.7) 100%); }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem; padding-top: 2.75rem; }
    .footer-col-divided { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; }
    .footer-connect { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .footer-logo { height: 120px; }
    .footer-quote-col { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .footer-words { text-align: left; }
    .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
    .fb-left, .fb-right { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .container { width: min(var(--container), 100% - 2rem); }
    .hero-inner { padding-top: 7.5rem; }
    .hero-quote-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; }
    .signature { margin-left: 3rem; font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .hero-quote { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .hero-buttons { gap: 1rem; }
    .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    /* two columns, two stats in each */
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); row-gap: 1.3rem; }
    .stat { padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-bottom: 0; }
    .stat:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
    .stat:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); padding-bottom: 1.3rem; }
    .stat-label { white-space: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .expedition-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .expedition-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .expedition-desc br { display: none; }
    .expedition-card { min-height: 420px; padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; }
    .expedition-tagline { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; font-size: 0.68rem; }
    .expedition-tagline span { white-space: nowrap; }
    .achievement-cards { gap: 0.7rem; }
    .achievement-cards li { padding: 1rem 0.6rem 0.9rem; }
    .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .highlights li { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
    .highlights li strong { margin-top: 0; }
    .highlights li > span:last-child { flex-basis: 100%; padding-left: calc(42px + 0.9rem); margin-top: 0; }
    .highlights li br, .achievement-cards li br { display: none; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 220px; gap: 0.8rem; }
    .gallery-item.span-2x2, .gallery-item.span-2x1 { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
    .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-values li { padding: 0 0.8rem; font-size: 0.74rem; }
    .footer-values svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
    .newsletter { flex-direction: column; }
    .newsletter-btn { width: 100%; }
    .fb-divider { display: none; }
    .fb-left, .fb-right { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .back-to-top, .fb-credit { margin-left: 0; }
    .play-circle { width: 68px; height: 68px; }
    .play-circle i { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .play-label { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
    .about-values { letter-spacing: 0.22em; font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .about-values i { margin: 0 0.5rem; }
    .journey-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding-top: 1.4rem; }
    .journey-timeline li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; column-gap: 0.9rem; align-items: center; text-align: left; padding: 0.7rem 0; }
    .journey-timeline li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35); }
    .journey-timeline li:first-child::before { top: 50%; }
    .journey-timeline li:last-child::before { bottom: 50%; }
    .tl-icon { grid-row: 1 / span 2; box-shadow: none; }
    .journey-timeline strong { margin-top: 0; }
    .journey-timeline li > span:last-child { margin-top: 0; }
    .journey-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SUB-PAGES : ABOUT
   ========================================================= */
.section-sub { max-width: 620px; margin: 0.6rem auto 0; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }
.section-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- page hero ---- */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 340px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 7.25rem 0 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--dark);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.page-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 60%; }
.page-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.72) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.35) 45%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.8) 100%);
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.55rem; color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--white); }
.page-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; }
.page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.page-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.page-sub { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.page-sub span { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0.7rem; font-weight: 300; }

/* ---- introduction ---- */
.intro { padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%); color: #1a1f26; }
.intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.22);
    background: var(--dark);
}
.portrait-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 62% 30%; }
.portrait-frame::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 100%); }
.portrait-caption { position: absolute; left: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem; bottom: 1.3rem; z-index: 1; color: var(--white); }
.portrait-caption strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; }
.portrait-caption span { display: block; margin-top: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.intro-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.intro-line { width: 56px; margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem; }
.intro-lead { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #151a20; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.intro-text > p { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #3b434c; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.facts-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.5); }
.facts-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: #151a20; }
.facts-list small { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6b7480; }
.fact-ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---- experience cards ---- */
.experience { position: relative; padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; background: #f5f6f8; color: #1a1f26; overflow: hidden; }
.experience::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px); pointer-events: none; }
.experience .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.exp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.exp-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
}
.exp-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease); }
.exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.exp-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.exp-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.exp-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1rem; color: #151a20; }
.exp-card p { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #4b535c; }
.chips { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.chips li { padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12); color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- philosophy band ---- */
.philosophy { position: relative; padding: 4.5rem 0; color: var(--white); background: var(--dark); overflow: hidden; }
.philosophy-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.philosophy-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 35%; }
.philosophy-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.88) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.78) 50%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.6) 100%); }
.philosophy-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: 3.5rem; align-items: center; }
.philosophy-quote { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; }
.pq-mark { position: absolute; left: -0.4rem; top: -1.6rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.9; }
.philosophy-quote p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.3; }
.philosophy-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.philosophy-quote cite::before { content: '\2014\00a0\00a0'; color: var(--gold); }
.ph-block + .ph-block { margin-top: 1.8rem; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
.ph-block h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.ph-block p { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }

/* ---- vision & mission ---- */
.vision-mission { padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%); color: #1a1f26; }
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.vm-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold)); }
.vm-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.vm-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1rem; color: #151a20; }
.vm-card > p { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #3b434c; }
.vm-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; padding-top: 1.1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.4); }
.vm-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #3b434c; }
.vm-list i { margin-top: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- road ahead ---- */
.road-ahead { position: relative; padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; background: #f5f6f8; color: #1a1f26; overflow: hidden; }
.road-ahead::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px); pointer-events: none; }
.road-ahead .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.story-steps { margin-top: 0.5rem; border-top: 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
.story-steps::before, .story-steps::after { top: calc(1rem + 22px); }
.story-steps::before { background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.3); }
.story-steps .tl-icon { background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); }
.story-steps li:hover .tl-icon,
.story-steps li.active .tl-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 0 26px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6); }
.story-steps strong { color: #151a20; }
.story-steps li.active strong { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.story-steps li > span:last-child { max-width: 170px; color: #5b6570; }
.road-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.road-btn { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---- sub-page responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .intro-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .silver-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .silver-points li { font-size: 0.74rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .page-hero { min-height: 300px; padding: 6.5rem 0 2rem; }
    .intro { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
    .portrait-frame { max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; }
    .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
    .philosophy { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
    .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
    .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .experience, .vision-mission, .road-ahead { padding: 2.75rem 0 3rem; }
    .silver-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .silver-media { max-width: 600px; margin-inline: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .facts-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .page-sub span { margin: 0 0.4rem; }
    .road-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .story-steps li > span:last-child { max-width: none; }
    .silver-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem 0; }
    .silver-points li:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
    .silver-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================================
   INNER PAGES : JOURNEY · EXPEDITION · ACHIEVEMENTS · BLOG · GALLERY · CONTACT
   ========================================================= */
.sp { position: relative; padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%); color: #1a1f26; overflow: hidden; }
.sp-alt { background: #f5f6f8; }
.sp-alt::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px); pointer-events: none; }
.sp > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sp .section-head { margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.sp .section-title { font-weight: 700; }
.center-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.pill-btn { border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.9rem 2rem; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.note-box { max-width: 860px; margin: 1.8rem auto 0; display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.3); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }
.note-box i { color: var(--gold-dark); margin-top: 0.2rem; }

/* ---- split layout ---- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.split.is-reverse .split-media { order: 2; }
.split-media { position: relative; }
.split-media .photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.2); }
.split-media .cutout { width: 100%; filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.25)); }
.split-media.has-glow::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 6%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.2) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 70%); }
.split-media.has-glow img { position: relative; }
.split-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.12; margin-top: 0.4rem; color: #151a20; }
.split-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.split-text .gold-line { width: 56px; margin: 1rem 0 1.1rem; }
.split-lead { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #151a20; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.split-text p:not(.split-lead) { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #3b434c; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }

.detail-list { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; padding-top: 1.3rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.detail-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.94rem; color: #151a20; }
.detail-list small { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6b7480; }

/* ---- info cards ---- */
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.card-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.info-card { position: relative; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06); overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s; }
.info-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease); }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.info-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ic-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.12); color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.info-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-top: 0.9rem; color: #151a20; }
.info-card p { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #4b535c; }
.info-card.is-compact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: start; padding: 1.2rem; }
.info-card.is-compact .ic-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }
.info-card.is-compact h3 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.info-card.is-compact p { margin-top: 0.25rem; font-size: 0.84rem; }
.pill { display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pill-gold { background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.14); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.pill-green { background: rgba(46, 160, 90, 0.12); color: #238052; }
.pill-grey { background: #eef0f3; color: #6b7480; }
.info-card .pill { margin-top: 0.8rem; }

/* ---- status tracker ---- */
.status-track { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); position: relative; }
.status-track::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 10%; right: 10%; top: 22px; height: 2px; background: #e3e6eb; }
.status-track::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 10%; top: 22px; height: 2px; width: calc(80% * var(--status, 0)); background: var(--gold); }
.status-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
.status-dot { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; border: 2px solid #d9dde3; color: #9aa3ad; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.95rem; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8; flex-shrink: 0; }
.status-step.is-done .status-dot { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #ffffff; }
.status-step.is-current .status-dot { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); animation: statusPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes statusPulse { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 0 0 10px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.22); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 0 0 15px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.06); } }
.st-text strong { display: block; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem; color: #151a20; }
.st-text span { display: block; margin-top: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.76rem; color: #6b7480; }
.status-step.is-current .st-text span { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- updates feed ---- */
.updates { list-style: none; position: relative; max-width: none; margin-inline: auto; }
.updates::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 2px; background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35); }
.update { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.update-dot { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.update.is-done .update-dot { background: var(--gold); color: #ffffff; }
.update-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.05rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.05); }
.update-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6b7480; }
.update-card h3 { margin-top: 0.35rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #151a20; }
.update-card p { margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }

/* ---- route stops ---- */
.route-stops { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); position: relative; }
.route-stops::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 6%; right: 6%; top: 13px; border-top: 2px dashed rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6); }
.route-stops li { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.stop-dot { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ffffff; border: 2px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #f5f6f8; }
.route-stops li:first-child .stop-dot, .route-stops li:last-child .stop-dot { background: var(--gold); }
.route-stops strong { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #151a20; }
.route-stops small { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #6b7480; }

/* ---- countdown ---- */
.countdown { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); overflow: hidden; }
.cd-cell { padding: 1.4rem 0.8rem 1.2rem; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid #eef0f3; }
.cd-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.cd-num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; color: #151a20; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.cd-label { display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ---- peak cards ---- */
.peak-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.peak-card { position: relative; min-height: 340px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; color: #ffffff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 1.8rem; box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.2); }
.peak-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.peak-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 30%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.88) 100%); }
.peak-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.peak-card > div { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.peak-card small { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.peak-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.peak-card p { margin-top: 0.4rem; max-width: 440px; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); }
.peak-alt { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.peak-alt span { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }

/* ---- milestones ---- */
.milestones { list-style: none; position: relative; max-width: 1040px; margin-inline: auto; }
.milestones::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0), var(--gold) 8%, var(--gold) 92%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0)); }
.milestone { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
.milestone-year { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 1.2rem; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 1; padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--gold); color: #151a20; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8; }
.milestone-card { grid-column: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s; }
.milestone:nth-child(even) .milestone-card { grid-column: 2; }
.milestone-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); }
.milestone-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 150px; object-fit: cover; }
.milestone-body { padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
.milestone-body small { font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.milestone-body h3 { margin-top: 0.25rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; color: #151a20; }
.milestone-body p { margin-top: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }

/* ---- achievement photo cards ---- */
.ach-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.06); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s; }
.ach-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.12); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.ach-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--dark); }
.ach-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.ach-card:hover .ach-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ach-media .pill { position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: 1rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ach-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.3rem; }
.ach-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.25; color: #151a20; }
.ach-body p { flex: 1; margin-top: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b535c; }

/* ---- blog page ---- */
.blog-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.blog-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.blog-search { position: relative; min-width: 260px; }
.blog-search input { width: 100%; padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.7rem 2.4rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid #dfe3e9; background: #ffffff; font: inherit; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #1a1f26; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.blog-search input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.18); }
.blog-search i { position: absolute; left: 0.95rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: #9aa3ad; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.blog-featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.bf-media { position: relative; min-height: 360px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--dark); }
.bf-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.blog-featured:hover .bf-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bf-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 2.2rem; }
.bf-body h2 { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 1.2; color: #151a20; }
.bf-body > p { margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #4b535c; }
.blog-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #6b7480; }
.blog-author img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 62% 25%; }
.blog-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #151a20; }
.blog-tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.blog-tags li { padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 6px; background: #f1f3f6; font-size: 0.66rem; color: #6b7480; }
.blog-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.blog-empty { padding: 2.5rem 1rem; text-align: center; color: #6b7480; }
.topic-cloud { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.topic-cloud button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e3e6eb; font-size: 0.84rem; color: #3b434c; transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.topic-cloud button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.topic-cloud i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ---- gallery page ---- */
.gallery-page .gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: 220px; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.video-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.video-card { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--dark); color: #ffffff; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.14); }
.video-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.video-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 100%); }
.video-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.vc-play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 44%; z-index: 2; width: 64px; height: 64px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.35s, border-color 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease); }
.vc-play i { margin-left: 4px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.video-card:hover .vc-play { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
.vc-text { position: absolute; left: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 2; }
.vc-text small { font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.vc-text strong { display: block; margin-top: 0.15rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---- contact page ---- */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: 2.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
.contact-info-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.2rem; color: #ffffff; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #13233b 0%, #0b1119 100%); box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.22); }
.contact-info-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 45% 0 0 0; background: url('../images/footer-background-image.png') right bottom / cover no-repeat; opacity: 0.45; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 60%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.contact-info-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-info-card h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.contact-info-card > p { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.ci-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.ci-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.ci-ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ci-list small { display: block; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.ci-list a, .ci-list .val { font-size: 1rem; color: #ffffff; transition: color 0.3s; }
.ci-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-info-card .footer-social { margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.form-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.2rem; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); }
.form-card h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.8rem; color: #151a20; }
.form-card > p { margin-top: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: #6b7480; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-card label { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; }
.form-card label > span { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4b535c; }
.form-card input, .form-card select, .form-card textarea { width: 100%; font: inherit; font-size: 0.94rem; color: #1a1f26; background: #f7f8fa; border: 1px solid #dfe3e9; border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.form-card input:focus, .form-card select:focus, .form-card textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.18); }
.form-card textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-card .is-invalid { border-color: #d9534f; background: #fff7f7; }
.form-card .form-consent { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #4b535c; }
.form-card .form-consent input { width: auto; margin-top: 0.25rem; accent-color: var(--gold); }
.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.3rem; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form-note { min-height: 1.2em; margin-top: 0.8rem; text-align: center; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.map-frame { height: 380px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; background: #e9edf1; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); }
.map-frame iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; filter: grayscale(0.25); }
.faq { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
.faq details { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; border-radius: 14px; padding: 0 1.3rem; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.04); transition: border-color 0.3s; }
.faq details[open] { border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.5); }
.faq summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.05rem 0; list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #151a20; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: '+'; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq details p { padding-bottom: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #4b535c; }

/* ---- inner pages responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .split { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .route-stops { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); row-gap: 1.5rem; }
    .route-stops::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sp { padding: 2.75rem 0 3rem; }
    .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .split.is-reverse .split-media { order: 0; }
    .card-grid, .card-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .status-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.2rem; }
    .status-track::before, .status-track::after { display: none; }
    .status-step { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem 0; }
    .st-text strong { margin-top: 0; }
    .peak-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .milestones::before { left: 21px; transform: none; }
    .milestone { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding-left: 3.6rem; }
    .milestone-year { left: 0; top: 0.9rem; transform: none; padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem; font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .milestone-card, .milestone:nth-child(even) .milestone-card { grid-column: 1; }
    .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bf-media { min-height: 260px; }
    .blog-toolbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .blog-search { min-width: 0; }
    .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .card-grid, .card-grid.cols-2, .card-grid.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .detail-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .countdown { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .cd-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
    .cd-cell:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f3; }
    .route-stops { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .milestone-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .milestone-card img { min-height: 160px; max-height: 180px; }
    .bf-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
    .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .form-card, .contact-info-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
    .map-frame { height: 300px; }
    .center-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
.letter-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 150px; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .sp .letter-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 130px; } .letter-gallery .gallery-item { grid-column: auto; } }
.split-text .gold-line, .intro-text .gold-line { display: block; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.footer-col:not(.footer-col-divided) .footer-links a { white-space: normal; }
.blog-featured.is-hidden { display: none; }
.blog-list .blog-grid { margin-top: 0; }
.blog-featured .blog-tag { z-index: 1; }
/* gallery page extras */
.gallery-item.span-1x2 { grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item.is-cutout { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; }
.gallery-item.is-cutout img { object-fit: contain; padding: 0.8rem; }
.peak-cards.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.collection-card { width: 100%; min-height: 300px; border: 0; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; }
.collection-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.collection-link i { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
.collection-card:hover .collection-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.sp .achievements-quote { text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .peak-cards.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .collection-card { min-height: 240px; } .gallery-item.span-1x2 { grid-row: span 1; } }
/* contact page extras */
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.enquiry-card { width: 100%; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; font: inherit; }
.enquiry-card .award-cert { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.form-card { position: relative; }
.form-card.is-highlighted { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.18), 0 20px 48px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08); transition: box-shadow 0.4s, border-color 0.4s; }
/* qa fixes */
.map-link { margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; }
.map-link a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.map-link a:hover { color: #151a20; }
.map-link i { font-size: 0.72rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .page-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
    .page-sub span { margin: 0 0.3rem; }
}
/* footer get-in-touch */
.footer-contact { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.fc-ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.88rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact small { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.footer-contact a, .footer-contact .fc-val { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #ffffff; transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-connect .footer-contact + .footer-follow { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
/* footer follow-me in brand column */
.footer-brand-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.footer-brand-col .footer-follow { margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.footer-connect .footer-script { margin-top: 1.6rem; }
/* footer compact */
.footer-top { gap: 1.5rem; padding: 1.75rem 0 1.35rem; }
.footer-line { width: 48px; height: 2px; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.7rem; }
.footer-logo { height: 92px; }
.footer-about { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-col h4, .footer-brand-col h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.footer-links { gap: 0.38rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-contact { gap: 0.65rem; }
.fc-ico { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-contact small { font-size: 0.56rem; }
.footer-contact a, .footer-contact .fc-val { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-brand-col .footer-social { margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.footer-script { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.footer-script svg { height: 9px; }
.footer-quote { padding-top: 0.6rem; }
.footer-quote p { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.3rem); }
.fq-mark { top: -0.7rem; font-size: 2.6rem; }
.footer-words { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-bottom { padding: 0.8rem 0 0.9rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.back-to-top { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.fb-divider { height: 16px; }
/* stepping highlight: route, status, updates */
/* the route line fills as the highlight travels */
.route-stops::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 6%; top: 13px; height: 2px; width: calc(88% * var(--walk, 0)); background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.7); transition: width 0.7s var(--ease); }
.stop-dot { transition: background 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s; }
.route-stops li.step-active .stop-dot { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.18); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #f5f6f8, 0 0 18px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.65); }
.route-stops strong { transition: color 0.4s; }
.route-stops li.step-active strong { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* status tracker: a glow passes through without changing the done / current marks */
.status-track li.step-active .status-dot { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 0 22px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); }
.status-track li.step-active .st-text strong { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* updates feed: the vertical line fills and each marker lights up in turn */
.updates::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 10px; width: 2px; height: calc((100% - 20px) * var(--walk, 0)); background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6); transition: height 0.7s var(--ease); }
.update-dot { transition: background 0.35s, color 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.update.step-active .update-dot { background: var(--gold); color: #ffffff; transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); }
.update-card h3 { transition: color 0.4s; }
.update.step-active .update-card h3 { color: var(--gold-dark); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .route-stops::after, .updates::after { transition: none; }
}
/* premium countdown panel */
.countdown-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0c1624 0%, #15233a 55%, #0a1018 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.35);
}
.countdown-panel::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); z-index: 3; }
.cp-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cp-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.22; }
.cp-veil { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.2) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 65%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.55) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.88) 100%); }

.cp-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem 2.1rem; text-align: center; }
.cp-inner::before, .cp-inner::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 26px; height: 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); pointer-events: none; }
.cp-inner::before { left: 1.1rem; top: 1.1rem; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; border-top-left-radius: 6px; }
.cp-inner::after { right: 1.1rem; bottom: 1.1rem; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 6px; }

.cp-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); }
.cp-label i { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gold); }

.countdown-panel .countdown { display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9rem; max-width: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; background: none; border: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; overflow: visible; }
.countdown-panel .cd-cell {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 128px;
    padding: 1.15rem 0.9rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.countdown-panel .cd-cell:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); }
.countdown-panel .cd-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6e3b4 48%, var(--gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.25);
}
.countdown-panel .cd-label { display: block; margin-top: 0.55rem; font-size: 0.64rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68); }
.countdown-panel .cd-cell.is-seconds::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 50%; width: 42px; height: 2px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: cdPulse 1s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cdPulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; width: 24px; } 50% { opacity: 0.9; width: 48px; } }

.cd-sep { align-self: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.cd-sep::before, .cd-sep::after { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.65; }

.cp-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); }
.cp-foot i { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cp-inner { padding: 2rem 1.4rem 1.8rem; }
    .countdown-panel .cd-cell { min-width: 108px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .countdown-panel .countdown { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.7rem; }
    .cd-sep { display: none; }
    .countdown-panel .cd-cell { min-width: 0; }
    .cp-inner::before, .cp-inner::after { display: none; }
    .cp-label { letter-spacing: 0.2em; font-size: 0.66rem; }
    .cp-foot { gap: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
}
/* milestone split rows */
.milestone-rows { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 3.5rem; max-width: 1120px; margin-inline: auto; }
.ms-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); gap: 3.2rem; align-items: center; }
.ms-text { position: relative; }
.ms-ghost { position: absolute; left: -0.6rem; top: -3.2rem; z-index: 0; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem); line-height: 1; color: rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.055); pointer-events: none; }
.ms-text > *:not(.ms-ghost) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ms-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.ms-eyebrow i { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.ms-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0.5rem; color: #151a20; }
.ms-rule { display: block; width: 52px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0.9rem 0 1rem; }
.ms-sub { max-width: 470px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4b535c; }

.ms-media { position: relative; }
.ms-media::before { display: none; position: absolute; inset: 1.2rem -1.2rem -1.2rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6); border-radius: 20px; pointer-events: none; }
.ms-media img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.22); transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s; }
.ms-media:hover img { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 36px 70px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.28); }
.ms-badge { position: absolute; left: 1.2rem; top: 1.2rem; z-index: 2; padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--gold); color: #151a20; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.4); }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .milestone-rows { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .ms-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
    .ms-media { max-width: 560px; }
    .ms-media::before { inset: 0.8rem -0.8rem -0.8rem 0.8rem; }
    .ms-ghost { top: -2.4rem; font-size: 4rem; }
    .ms-sub { max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ms-media::before { display: none; }
    .ms-media img { border-radius: 16px; }
}
/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM MILESTONES
   ========================================================= */
.milestones-premium-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
    gap: 3.2rem;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mp-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mp-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6vh 0;
    min-height: 32vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}
.mp-step.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mp-media-col {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.mp-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 20vh; 
    height: 60vh;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.22);
}

.mp-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), visibility 0.8s, transform 1.2s var(--ease);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mp-img.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.mp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    top: 1.2rem;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #151a20;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.mp-badge.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile fallback */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .milestones-premium-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .mp-media-col {
        position: relative;
        height: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        z-index: 1;
    }
    .mp-sticky {
        position: sticky;
        top: 15vh;
        height: 45vh;
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.15);
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .mp-text-col {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        padding-bottom: 10vh;
    }
    .mp-step {
        padding: 5vh 0;
        min-height: 30vh;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        opacity: 0.35;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    .mp-step.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .ms-ghost { font-size: 3.5rem; top: -1.5rem; }
    .ms-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .ms-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.45; }
    .mp-badge { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; left: 0.7rem; top: 0.7rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .milestones-premium-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .mp-sticky {
        height: 40vh;
        top: 20vh;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .ms-ghost { font-size: 2.5rem; top: -1rem; left: -0.2rem; }
    .ms-eyebrow { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
    .ms-title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
    .ms-rule { width: 30px; margin: 0.6rem 0; }
    .ms-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.4; }
    .mp-badge { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem; left: 0.5rem; top: 0.5rem; }
}
#milestones {
    overflow: visible;
}
/* =========================================================
   BLOG DETAIL
   ========================================================= */
.blog-detail-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #3a4149;
}
.blog-detail-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.blog-detail-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.blog-detail-content img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.blog-detail-content blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.blog-detail-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.blog-detail-header .page-title {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.blog-detail-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blog-detail-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-detail-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}
.blog-detail-author img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0;
}
.blog-detail-author h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.blog-detail-author p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
/* testimonials */
.testimonials { position: relative; padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f6f8 100%); color: #1a1f26; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.028) 0 1px, transparent 1px 42px); pointer-events: none; }
.testimonials::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0) 100%); }
.testimonials .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonials .section-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.tm-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.tm-eyebrow i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.tm-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); }
.tm-title em { font-style: normal; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-dark) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

.tm-marquee { position: relative; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden; padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.tm-track { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; width: max-content; animation: tmScroll 46s linear infinite; }
.tm-marquee:hover .tm-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tmScroll { to { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 0.75rem)); } }

.tm-card {
    width: 372px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff), linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.85) 0%, rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.2) 55%, rgba(20, 35, 58, 0.35) 100%);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.tm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.14); }
.tm-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.tm-mark { font-size: 1.9rem; line-height: 1; color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.45); }
.tm-stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.2rem; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.86rem; }
.tm-text { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #3b434c; flex: 1; }
.tm-text em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.tm-person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.tm-avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gold-dark); background: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.14); border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); }
.tm-who strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.02rem; color: #151a20; }
.tm-who span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #6b7480; }
.tm-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; margin-top: 1rem; padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 999px; background: #f5f6f8; border: 1px solid #e7eaef; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: #5b6570; align-self: flex-start; }
.tm-chip i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.78rem; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tm-card { width: 290px; padding: 1.3rem 1.2rem 1.1rem; }
    .tm-text { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .tm-track { animation-duration: 34s; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .tm-track { animation: none; }
    .tm-marquee { overflow-x: auto; }
}
/* faq single column on small screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) { .faq { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* status walker: clearly visible */
.status-dot { position: relative; }
.status-track li.step-active .status-dot {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    background: #fffdf7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #f5f6f8, 0 0 0 11px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.25), 0 0 26px rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6);
}
.status-track li.step-active.is-done .status-dot { background: var(--gold); color: #ffffff; }
.status-track li.step-active .status-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: -7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.6);
    animation: stRipple 1.3s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes stRipple { from { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.9; } to { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; } }
.status-track li.step-active .st-text span { color: var(--gold-dark); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .status-track li.step-active .status-dot::after { animation: none; } }
/* blog detail width */
.blog-detail-content { max-width: 1080px; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.blog-detail-header { max-width: 1080px; margin-inline: auto; }
.blog-detail-content img { border-radius: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .blog-detail-content { font-size: 1rem; } }
/* blog detail hero */
.article-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 3rem); max-width: 1000px; margin-inline: auto; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-detail-content { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
/* blog detail faq spacing */
.article-sp { padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.faq-tight { padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.faq-tight .section-head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
/* article hero: breadcrumb only */
.article-hero { min-height: 220px; padding: 7.5rem 0 2rem; align-items: center; }
.article-hero .breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article-sp { padding-top: 2.25rem; }
.blog-detail-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.blog-detail-header .article-title { margin: 0.6rem auto 0; color: #151a20; text-shadow: none; }
.blog-detail-meta { justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .article-hero { min-height: 180px; padding: 6.5rem 0 1.6rem; } }
/* GAA badge logo */
.logo-img { height: 100px; }
.navbar.scrolled .logo-img { height: 82px; }
.navbar { padding-block: 0.5rem; }
.navbar.scrolled { padding-block: 0.35rem; }
.footer-logo { height: 104px; }
.page-hero { padding-top: 9rem; }
.article-hero { padding-top: 9rem; }
.hero-inner { padding-top: 10.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .logo-img, .navbar.scrolled .logo-img { height: 66px; }
    .footer-logo { height: 88px; }
    .page-hero, .article-hero { padding-top: 7.5rem; }
}
/* everest flag banner */
.flag-banner .split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr); gap: 3.5rem; }
.flag-banner .silver-quote { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.flag-banner .detail-list { margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.banner-photo { aspect-ratio: 1265 / 991; object-fit: cover; }
.banner-btn { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .flag-banner .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } .flag-banner .split-media { order: -1; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .banner-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }
/* testimonial photo avatars */
.tm-photo { display: block; width: 54px; height: 54px; padding: 0; object-fit: cover; background: #e9edf1; border: 2px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.75); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #ffffff, 0 8px 18px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.14); flex-shrink: 0; }
/* about background: equal-height columns */
.intro { padding: 2.5rem 0 2.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .intro-grid { align-items: stretch; }
    .intro-media { display: flex; }
    .intro-media .portrait-frame { aspect-ratio: auto; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 100%; }
    .intro-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
    .intro-text .facts-list { margin-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) { .intro { padding: 2rem 0 2.25rem; } }
/* mobile menu drawer fix */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* a backdrop-filter on the navbar traps the fixed drawer inside the navbar box once the page scrolls */
    .navbar, .navbar.scrolled { -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
    .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.96); }
    .nav-links {
        width: min(300px, 74vw);
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 1;
        background: #0d1218;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.25);
        box-shadow: -24px 0 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .nav-links a { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); }
    .menu-toggle { z-index: 2; }
    body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
    body.menu-open::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 999;
        background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.62);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
        backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    }
}
/* journey key story: equal-height columns */
.key-story { padding: 2.5rem 0 2.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .key-story .split { align-items: stretch; }
    .key-story .split-media { position: relative; min-height: 100%; }
    .key-story .split-media .cutout { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; object-position: center; }
    .key-story .split-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
    .key-story .detail-list { margin-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .key-story { padding: 2rem 0 2.25rem; }
    .key-story .split-media .cutout { width: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 380px; margin-inline: auto; }
}
/* certificates grid + viewer */
.cert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; }
.cert-item {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid #e7eaef;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    cursor: zoom-in;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.07);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
}
.cert-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
.cert-item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0) 45%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.6) 100%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s; }
.cert-item:hover, .cert-item:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.14); border-color: rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.55); }
.cert-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cert-item:hover::after, .cert-item:focus-visible::after { opacity: 1; }
.cert-zoom {
    position: absolute; right: 0.8rem; top: 0.8rem; z-index: 2;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94); color: var(--gold-dark);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s, color 0.35s;
}
.cert-item:hover .cert-zoom, .cert-item:focus-visible .cert-zoom { background: var(--gold); color: #151a20; transform: scale(1.08); }
.cert-num { position: absolute; left: 0.8rem; bottom: 0.7rem; z-index: 2; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.74); color: #ffffff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.cert-item.is-collapsed { display: none; }
.cert-item.is-new { animation: galleryIn 0.5s var(--ease) both; }
.cert-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.cert-count { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6b7480; }
.cert-more[hidden] { display: none; }

.cert-zoom-btn { top: 1.2rem; right: calc(1.2rem + 56px); }
.cert-stage { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.cert-figure .cert-stage img { max-width: 100%; max-height: calc(100vh - 12rem); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); cursor: zoom-in; }
.cert-figure.is-zoomed .cert-stage { display: block; max-width: min(1400px, calc(100vw - 2rem)); max-height: calc(100vh - 11rem); overflow: auto; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.cert-figure.is-zoomed .cert-stage img { max-width: none; max-height: none; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 0; cursor: zoom-out; }

@media (max-width: 1200px) { .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.7rem; }
    .cert-zoom { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 0.8rem; right: 0.55rem; top: 0.55rem; }
    .cert-num { left: 0.55rem; bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .cert-zoom-btn { right: calc(1.2rem + 52px); }
}
/* navbar fit: hide header socials below 1320px, menu drawer below 1200px */
@media (max-width: 1320px) { .nav-social { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .navbar, .navbar.scrolled { padding-inline: 1.5rem; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; }
    .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(13, 18, 24, 0.96); }
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0 0 0 auto;
        z-index: 1;
        width: min(300px, 74vw);
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
        background: #0d1218;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(217, 166, 59, 0.25);
        box-shadow: -24px 0 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav-links.open { transform: none; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 0.6rem 0; white-space: normal; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); }
    .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
    body.menu-open::before { content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999; background: rgba(5, 8, 12, 0.62); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
}
/* shorter page banner (inner pages) */
.page-hero:not(.article-hero) { min-height: 0; padding-top: 8.25rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.page-hero:not(.article-hero) .breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.page-hero:not(.article-hero) .page-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); margin-top: 0.35rem; }
.page-hero:not(.article-hero) .page-sub { margin-top: 0.55rem; }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .page-hero:not(.article-hero) { padding-top: 6.25rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }
}
/* expedition: content-height section, background anchored to the top so the map is never cut */
.expedition { min-height: 0; padding: 2rem 0; }
.expedition-image { object-position: center top; }
/* expedition: the new background carries its own map labels, so the old decorative overlay is hidden */
.expedition-pins { display: none; }
/* cta background: cta.png panorama */
.cta-image { object-position: center center; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .cta-image { object-position: 68% center; } }
/* gallery masonry: whole photos, no cropping */
.gallery-grid.is-masonry { display: block; column-count: 4; column-gap: 1rem; }
.gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-item { display: block; height: auto; margin: 0 0 1rem; break-inside: avoid; }
.gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-item img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-item.is-hidden { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .gallery-grid.is-masonry { column-count: 3; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gallery-grid.is-masonry { column-count: 2; column-gap: 0.7rem; }
    .gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-item { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
    .gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-overlay { padding: 0.6rem 0.7rem; }
    .gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-overlay strong { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .gallery-grid.is-masonry .gallery-overlay i { display: none; }
}