*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    :root {
      --rust: #B84A28; --amber: #C4950A; --cream: #F5ECD8;
      --dark: #1A0E06; --text: #2C1A08; --mid: #6B4226;
    }
    body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); background: var(--cream); overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* ── TICKER ── */
    .ticker-wrap { background: #1A0E06; overflow: hidden; height: 36px; display: flex; align-items: center; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200; }
    .ticker-track { display: flex; gap: 48px; animation: ticker 30s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
    .ticker-item { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,248,232,0.85); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .ticker-pill { background: var(--rust); color: #fff; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 6px; font-size: 0.65rem; }
    @keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

    /* ── NAV ── */
    nav:not(.nav-drawer) {
      position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
      padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px); height: 68px;
      background: #1E0A02; border-bottom: 2px solid #4A2810;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    }
    .nav-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(12px,2vw,28px); margin-left: auto; }
    .nav-links > a, .nav-item > a {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; transition: color 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links > a:hover, .nav-item > a:hover { color: #B04A20; }
    .nav-links > a.active { color: #B04A20; border-bottom: 2px solid #B04A20; padding-bottom: 2px; }
    .nav-cta {
      background: #B84A28 !important; color: #fff !important;
      padding: 10px 22px !important; border-radius: 4px !important;
      font-size: 0.75rem !important; font-weight: 800 !important;
      text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
      white-space: nowrap; transition: background 0.2s !important; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: #983820 !important; }

    /* DROPDOWNS */
    .nav-item { position: relative; }
    .nav-item > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
    .nav-item > a::after { content: "\25be"; font-size: 0.6rem; opacity: 0.6; transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .nav-item:hover > a::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .nav-dropdown {
      display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%); background: #1E0A02; border: 1.5px solid #4A2810;
      border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      min-width: 180px; z-index: 200; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .nav-dropdown a {
      display: block; padding: 10px 18px;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,168,120,0.4);
      transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
    }
    .nav-dropdown a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .nav-dropdown a:hover { background: #2E1206; color: #E8901A; }
    .nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
    /* Bridge the gap so mouse can travel from link to dropdown */
    .nav-item::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 20px;
    }

    /* Mobile nav */
    .nav-hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; margin-left: auto; }
    .nav-hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .nav-links { display: none; } .nav-hamburger { display: flex; } }
    .nav-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); z-index: 149; }
    .nav-overlay.open { display: block; }
    nav.nav-drawer {
      position: fixed; top: 0; right: -320px; width: 300px; height: 100vh;
      background: #1A0E06; z-index: 150; transition: right 0.3s ease;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0;
    }
    nav.nav-drawer.open { right: 0; }
    .nav-drawer-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 20px 20px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .nav-drawer-logo { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #F5ECD8; line-height: 1.4; }
    .nav-drawer-close { background: none; border: none; color: #F5ECD8; font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; }
    .nav-drawer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 0; overflow-y: auto; flex: 1; }
    .nav-drawer-links > a { padding: 12px 20px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,248,232,0.9); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .nav-drawer-cta { margin: 16px 20px 0; background: #B84A28; color: #fff !important; text-align: center; padding: 14px !important; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 800 !important; }
    .nav-drawer-section { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,248,232,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px 16px 4px; }
    .nav-drawer-sub { padding-left: 18px; }
    .nav-drawer-sub a { display: block; padding: 8px 16px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,248,232,0.7); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; border-left: 2px solid rgba(196,149,10,0.4); margin: 2px 0; }
    .nav-drawer-sub a:hover { color: #F5C842; }

    /* ── PAGE HERO ── */
    .page-hero {
      position: relative; min-height: 55vh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      padding: 140px clamp(24px,6vw,80px) clamp(48px,6vw,72px);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .page-hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url('/assets/images/kayakingtheverde.jpg');
      background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    }
    .page-hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,8,3,0.82) 0%, rgba(13,8,3,0.4) 60%, rgba(13,8,3,0.2) 100%); }
    .page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 720px; }
    .page-eyebrow { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #F5C842; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .page-hero-content h1 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.5rem); color: #F5ECD8; line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .page-hero-content p { font-size: clamp(1rem,2vw,1.15rem); color: rgba(245,236,216,0.85); max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7; }

    /* ── INTRO ── */
    .intro-section { background: #F5ECD8; padding: clamp(48px,7vw,88px) clamp(24px,6vw,80px); }
    .intro-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
    .section-eyebrow { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rust); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .intro-inner h2 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem); color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .intro-inner p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }

    /* ── EXPERIENCE CARDS ── */
    .experiences-section { background: #1A0E06; padding: clamp(48px,7vw,88px) clamp(24px,6vw,80px); }
    .experiences-section h2 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); color: #F5ECD8; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .experiences-section .sub { text-align: center; color: rgba(245,236,216,0.65); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .exp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 500px) { .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .exp-card {
      background: #2C1A08; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(196,149,10,0.2);
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .exp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
    .exp-card-img { height: 220px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .exp-card-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,8,3,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%); }
    .exp-card-body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
    .exp-card-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #F5C842; border: 1px solid rgba(245,200,66,0.4); border-radius: 3px; padding: 2px 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .exp-card-body h3 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #F5ECD8; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .exp-card-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(245,236,216,0.7); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
    .exp-card-cta { display: inline-block; background: var(--rust); color: #fff; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s; }
    .exp-card-cta:hover { background: #983820; }
    .exp-card-cta.outline { background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--amber); color: #F5C842; }
    .exp-card-cta.outline:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--dark); }

    /* ── ABOUT VERDE VALLEY ── */
    .verde-section { background: #F5ECD8; padding: clamp(48px,7vw,88px) clamp(24px,6vw,80px); }
    .verde-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .verde-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
    .verde-text h2 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .verde-text p { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .verde-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
    .verde-stat { background: #1A0E06; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; text-align: center; }
    .verde-stat-num { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: 1.8rem; color: #F5C842; }
    .verde-stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(245,236,216,0.7); margin-top: 4px; }
    .verde-img { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
    .verde-img img { width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

    /* ── PARTNERS ── */
    .partners-section { background: #2C1A08; padding: clamp(48px,7vw,88px) clamp(24px,6vw,80px); }
    .partners-section h2 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); color: #F5ECD8; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .partners-section .sub { text-align: center; color: rgba(245,236,216,0.6); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .partners-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .partner-card { background: #1A0E06; border: 1px solid rgba(196,149,10,0.25); border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
    .partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(196,149,10,0.6); }
    .partner-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .partner-card h4 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #F5ECD8; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .partner-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(245,236,216,0.6); line-height: 1.6; }
    .partner-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #F5C842; }

    /* ── CTA ── */
    .page-cta { background: var(--rust); padding: clamp(48px,7vw,72px) clamp(24px,6vw,80px); text-align: center; }
    .page-cta h2 { font-family: 'Rye', cursive; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem); color: #F5ECD8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .page-cta p { color: rgba(245,236,216,0.85); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; line-height: 1.7; }
    .btn-cta { display: inline-block; background: #F5C842; color: #1A0E06; padding: 14px 36px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
    .btn-cta:hover { background: #e0b430; transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
      footer {
      background: #0D0A07;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,104,16,0.15);
      padding: clamp(48px,6vw,72px) clamp(20px,6vw,80px) clamp(32px,4vw,48px);
    }
    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
    }
    .footer-brand img { height: 80px; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
    .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }
    .footer-social a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(184,104,16,0.35);
      color: var(--amber); font-size: 1rem; text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-social a:hover { background: rgba(184,104,16,0.2); border-color: var(--amber); }
    .footer-col h4 {
      font-family: 'Rye', cursive;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,104,16,0.3);
      padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-col ul li a {
      font-size: 0.88rem; color: #A07848; text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
    .footer-col p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #A07848; line-height: 1.7; }
    .footer-col a { color: #A07848; text-decoration: none; }
    .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
    .footer-bottom {
      max-width: 1200px; margin: 40px auto 0;
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #5A4428; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
    }
    
    /* EVENTS TICKER (second bar) */
    .ticker-wrap-events {
      background: #4A0E1A;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #8B2635;
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
      height: 36px;
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      position: sticky; top: 36px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    }
    .ticker-wrap-events .ticker-track { animation-duration: 36s; }
    .ticker-wrap-events:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .ticker-item-event {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 0 36px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: #F5C6CC;
      text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .ticker-item-event:hover { color: #FF8A9A; }
    .ticker-sep-event { color: #8B2635; font-size: 0.65rem; flex-shrink: 0; padding: 0 4px; }
    .ticker-pill-event {
      display: inline-block; background: #8B2635; color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; flex-shrink: 0;
    }