Thanks. For perspective, the occasion I am thinking of had a density altitude of 8,500'
Originally Posted by
Fl1ingfrog
I don't know what a "flukey" tail wind is. In the conditions you describe a tail wind should be a no go (there may be upslope/downslope conditions that could justify taking-off downwind. If this is the case advice from local experienced pilots should be sought, there may be other factors to consider.
In this case, a slight downward slope plus surrounding terrain that falls away rather than rises, dictates the takeoff direction.