Shelter space in February?

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#1

Would a bonehead like me be able to find space in the shelters at the southern end in February, say from Georgia through Tennessee? I know quite a few thruhikers start in February, and some shelters only have room for 6 or so people. Plan to do some sectioning.

Bonehead

#2

When we left in mid Feb, '01, shelters had a few to a full house. Not packed but full floor space some nights. Bring a tent for backup and/or hit the shelter early for prime real estate.

BW