Elevation 2,270 m | Range Allardyce Range | |
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Similar Mount Belinda, Mount Paget, Vindication Island, Leskov Island, Cook Island - South Sa | ||
Mount Roots is a mainly snow-covered mountain on South Georgia, standing near the head of Nordenskjold Glacier, 6 km (4 mi) ESE of Mount Paget. Its western peak rises to 2,158 m; its eastern peak to 2,270 m. 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.
Map of Mount Roots, SIQQ 1ZZ, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
It was roughly surveyed in the period 1925-30 by DI personnel, and resurveyed by the SGS, 1951-52. Named by the UK-APC for James W. Roots, a member of the SGS, 1951-52.
The first ascent was made by British climbers Will Manners and Stuart Macdonald on the north buttress in January 2001.
References
Mount Roots Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA