HVANNADALSHNÚKUR — PLANNING CHECKLIST [ ] Book a qualified glacier guide [ ] Check weather and road conditions [ ] Check guide meeting place and time [ ] Ask guide about current crevasses and snow [ ] Check avalanche and volcanic alerts [ ] Share itinerary and expected return [ ] Prepare for a full mountain day [ ] Waterproof jacket and trousers [ ] Insulating layers and spare gloves [ ] Suitable boots approved by guide [ ] Helmet, crampons and harness as advised [ ] Ice axe and rope equipment as advised [ ] Food and water with a reserve [ ] Sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen [ ] Headlamp, charged phone and power bank [ ] First aid and personal medication