Royal Elk Glade at the Beaver Creek ski resort was closed temporarily on Friday after aggressive moose activity was reported in the area, according to officials. 

In an interview with the Vail Daily on Friday, senior communications manager for Vail and Beaver Creek John Plack said that sightings of a moose and a calf were reported to the resort. 

Beaver Creek ski patrol posted a sign near the chairlift to warn visitors of the closure. 

“Due to very aggressive moose on the run-out, Royal Elk Glade is closed. They have become very dangerous,” the sign said.

Any sort of specific incident that prompted the closure wasn’t detailed.

Moose can be very aggressive toward humans, especially in the presence of calves. 

“Moose do not fear humans, so it can lead some to think they are friendly – I assure you, they are not,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s District Wildlife Manager Elissa Slezak in a moose safety video. 

“Many people get into trouble because moose appear docile at first and don’t run away when people approach, but when a moose has decided you’ve invaded their space they can move very fast and its often too late to get away. And when it comes to defending their young, cow moose will protect their calves very aggressively, especially in the presence of dogs,” Slezak said. 

If you see a moose, back away slowly and observe its behavior. If it starts to show signs of aggression, CPW instructs you to “run as fast as you can and try to put a large object between you [and the moose] such as a boulder, car or tree.”

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