"Many skiers and snowboarders at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort had quite a wildlife encounter while on the slopes, as a young moose calf sprinted within just a few feet of several riders while attempting to get into the woods. Utah is home to between 2,500 and 3,000 moose, most of which are found in the state's northern and northeastern mountains."
"Moose calves generally stick with their mothers for around a year after they're born, so there's a good chance a cow moose was somewhere nearby in this specific incident (unless the calf was orphaned, though that's fairly rare). While it's undeniably a cool experience, following the calf is dangerous to both the animal and the person. Cow moose can be extremely protective of their young, and while you might not see the adult right away she could be foraging nearby."
"On a trail, give it a lot of space and watch its behavior. Back off if it 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 it charges you or chases you, hide behind something solid, such as a tree."
Many skiers and snowboarders at Park City Mountain Resort encountered a young moose calf that sprinted within a few feet of riders while trying to reach the woods. Utah hosts between 2,500 and 3,000 moose, chiefly in northern and northeastern mountains. Moose calves typically stay with their mothers for about a year, making presence of a cow moose likely and potentially dangerous. Following or approaching a calf endangers both humans and animals because cow moose can be highly protective. Wild Aware Utah advises giving moose wide space, watching behavior, backing off slowly, hiding behind solid objects if charged, and protecting oneself if knocked down.
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