Incredible wildlife encounter for skiers at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Utah as pair of moose caused a temporary pause in operations of they Mountaineer Express Chairlift as they meandered past bottom terminal.
Moose are active in the mountains of Utah year round and although they may appear docile, weighing up to 1,000 pounds and standing 6 feet tall at the shoulder moose can be extremely dangerous when they feel threatened. If you come across a moose at a ski resort or otherwise, always give it a minimum distance of 25 yards to avoid conflicts.
“A special visit from our local wildlife at Mountaineer Express chairlift today! For their safety, we briefly paused the chairlift as they made their way through. A reminder that Deer Valley is their home too—please give wildlife plenty of space and enjoy these moments from afar.” -Deer Valley
Guidelines For Staying Safe in Utah Moose Country:
PREVENTING ENCOUNTERS
- Moose cows with calves can be aggressive in the spring.
- Bull moose may be especially aggressive during the fall
breeding season. - Do not approach or feed a moose.
- Keep dogs leashed and under control at all times. Moose can
be very aggressive around them.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A MOOSE
- On a trail, give the moose a lot of space and watch it’s
behavior. - Back off if a moose exhibits any signs of aggression, such as
the hair standing up on their neck, snout licking, or ears back. - Stay calm. Do not run away. Talk, make your presence known
and slowly back off in the direction you came. - If a moose charges you or chases you hide behind something
solid such as a tree. - If a moose knocks you down, curl into a ball, protect your head
and lie still until the moose retreats.
