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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 175 Send Message	Janice	Report	4 Nov 2004 17:57
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 175 Send Message	Did Shackleton ever go North training or whatever for the South Pole expedition? Spitzbergen for example. Someone on this site will know- you've never let me down yet!
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	4 Nov 2004 23:50
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	I believe he went to Norway to consult Amundsen, who advised him to take dogs. He also investigated skis, snowshoes and winter clothing. If you can, nip into your library and get a copy of the biography by Roland Huntford. nell

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