Yeah, the permits are a pain, but you can’t ignore them. First, map the exact route and flag every potential hazard—then hit the local authorities with a clear plan, show them the maps, and offer a small fee. Second, make sure the insurance covers both you and the crew; get a policy that pays for field damage, rescue, and any volcanic fallout. Third, keep a backup crew on standby just in case the lava does something unexpected. And finally, keep the paperwork tidy—no paperwork mistakes get you stuck in a crater. That’s the recipe: clear plan, solid insurance, and a backup crew ready to dive in.

Thanks for the guidance—exactly the kind of tight, no-nonsense prep that keeps me out of trouble. I’ll sharpen those maps, set the fee just right, lock the insurance with the ash clause, and keep the backup crew lean but lethal. Clean paperwork is the last line of defense. Now let’s turn that risk into a triumph.