Yep, big restrictions out of DEN in the Summer, but in the winter, always max weight. Below 4000 ft, it doesn't take any hits, provided there's adequate field length.
Besides that, you really don't want to sit in the jumpseat. Comfort wasn't in the plans when they made it.
MD11, sorry if you ever had to pick up any of my flying. I swear it wasn't my fault. If anything, we got tagged ferrying it up to CYS. Hope all is well. You still in ANC?