Officials with the Heidal sports club said the annual Rindhovda Rundt race was canceled because the high moose population in the area could pose a safety hazard for skiers, Aftenposten reported Friday.

"As soon as we prepare the tracks, so come the moose," said Beate Oygarden, who heads the organization. "Our crews have observed nearly 40 moose on the trails, so the situation is hopeless."