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Mount Roots
Elevation:	2,270 metres (7,447 feet)
Coordinates:	54°28′S36°24′W / 54.467°S 36.400°W /-54.467; -36.400
Location:	South Georgia
Range:	Allardyce Range
First ascent:	January 2001
Easiestroute:	snow/ice climb

Mount Roots is a mainly snow-coveredmountain onSouth Georgia, standing near the head ofNordenskjold Glacier, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) ESE ofMount Paget. Its western peak rises to 2,158 metres (7,080 ft); its eastern peak to 2,270 metres (7,450 ft). The mountain, fifth-highest on the island, is a prominent feature and presumably was known to whalers and sealers in South Georgia at an early date.

It was roughly surveyed in the period 1925–30 byDI personnel, and resurveyed by theSGS, 1951–52. Named by theUK-APC for James W. Roots, a member of the SGS, 1951–52.

The first ascent was made byBritish climbers Will Manners and Stuart Macdonald on the north buttress in January 2001.

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