Our friends
@pathout.co spent three days in western Sichuan, heading into the plateau outside Chengdu.
The trip was based near Changba Village, surrounded by mountains, pasture, and high-altitude lakes. In April, the landscape shifts throughout the day. Light moves constantly, and the terrain changes between deep blue and green across forest, meadow, and open land. The days were spent moving through it. Hiking between forest and lakes, stopping often, letting the environment set the pace. No fixed agenda, just time outside and attention on the surroundings.
The
@hanwagofficial Makra Pro GTX was worn throughout. Lightweight and stable across mixed terrain, with a GORE-TEX lining for changing conditions and a durable leather upper built for extended days outside.
At night, the group gathered back at camp beneath the mountains. Fire, music, and a slower rhythm as the temperature dropped and the day came to an end. Across the trip, there was movement through forest, along rock, and into the village where daily life continues alongside the landscape. A few days of walking, observing and tuning out.