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Tempers can get hot even in the [froze / freezing] conditions on Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. So hot, in [factual / fact] , that fights break out among climbers. One [crawl / brawl] erupted last April between climbers from Europe and local Sherpas. The [free-for-all / wherewithal] happened at 7,470m, 1,400m [below / above] the summit. It started [over / under] an argument about how to fix mountaineering ropes on the slopes. The dispute was resolved without anyone suffering [seriously / serious] injuries. With Everest becoming more and more [crowdsourced / crowded] , Nepalese officials are attempting to [nip / nap] any more trouble in the bud by deploying a team of security guards. The nine-person team will be ready to deal with any alpine [alterations / altercations] before the climbing season begins in April.

An official from Nepal's tourism [ministry / minstrel] told the Himalayan Times website that last year's skirmish [upped / raised] concerns about the safety and security of climbers on the mountain, [particular / especially] given that law enforcement officers were days [in / away] . He said: "We will open an office at the [base / basic] camp with a team of government officials, including the army and police personnel. This will make it easy to [revolve / resolve] any conflict." He added: "The [presents / presence] of security officials at the base camp will give a [pathological / psychological] feeling to climbers that they are safe." He said the security officers could also [resist / assist] with "medical help, rescues or anything else", adding: "We want to make [all / things] easier for climbers."