Originally Posted by Hotel Kilo

Trip was right to point out that at SLC (and other places similar) this should be briefed as a threat as part of WARTS. It is important to voice to the other pilot how we intend to mitigate it. "Hey this is SLC, we might get a late runway change or they may flip the airport around or we might have to deal with WDR issues". If its a WDR issue let's plan on informing ATC we'll need a few minutes and see if they have a place to go to hold and run the numbers. The De-Ice pad looks like a good place, so that would be my plan A". There should never be a rush to take off. Ever (well unless Mt Pinatubo is erupting and you gotta get outta dodge). If you time out, so be it. If you hit your min, so be it. Coordinate for the gate return. We get paid to make these decisions. That's what they want us to do. Never rush. Ever.