A major cut in Biathlon Canada 's budget is forcing its athletes to find a creative solution.

Three seasons ago they received $766,000 in funding from the Own the Podium program. But funding from the program is based on results so this season they are getting just over $287,000.

To raise the money needed for training, five members of the national women's team will be uncovering themselves in a calendar called Bold Beautiful Biathlon.

In 2001, the cash-strapped cross-country ski team produced the Nordic Nude Calendar. It generated $100,000 for their program.

The biathlon calendar goes on sale on November 1st and can be purchased from the Bold Beautiful Biathlon website.