CrossFit Ridgeline

CrossFit Ridgeline Morgantown's #1 CrossFit affiliate and WV's top Olympic weightlifting facility. Conveniently located next to Black Bear in Suncrest.

The coaches at CrossFit Ridgeline are passionate about helping others attain personal fitness goals. With years of experience in CrossFit and weightlifting, Ridgeline Staff are focused on providing members with high quality instruction and comprehensive programming, leading to faster results and fewer injuries. We realize CrossFit and weightlifting can appear intimidating, but our services can hel

p EVERYONE. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, compete at a higher level, improve strength, or live a healthier lifestyle, CrossFit Ridgeline can facilitate your personal growth and our programming can be modified to meet any fitness level. The Ridgeline facility is conveniently located in the heart of Suncrest/Evansdale, next to Black Bear Burritos on University Avenue. It offers top-notch equipment, 4 private showers, and software to keep track of your progress. Additionally, CrossFit Ridgeline houses West Virginia Weightlifting, an official USAW club. For those interested in focusing on strength and/or participating in USAW competitions, the club offers individualized programming, eight custom platforms, Pendlay bearing bars, and competition plates. The club is high-energy and goal driven so be prepared to make a commitment and stay disciplined. When you join CrossFit Ridgeline, you will not only experience the highest quality training environment, but you will also enter into an amazing community. A community where you are encouraged, supported, and motivated every single day. You will also have FUN, as we coordinate community service projects, BBQs, WVU football tailgates (utilizing our parking spots), happy hours, competitions, and other social events. If you are ready to reach your fitness goals, contact us at [email protected] for a free introductory workout. CrossFit Class Schedule:
Mon: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 330. 430, 530, 630, 730
Tue: 5, 6, 8, 12, 330. 430, 530, 630, 730
Wed: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 330. 430, 530, 630, 730
Thu: 5, 6, 8, 12, 330. 430, 530, 630, 730
Fri: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 330. 430, 530, 630
Sat: 9am
Sun: 2pm

Weightlifting Club Training:
Mon: 4-6pm
Wed: 4-6pm
Thu: 4-6pm
Sat: 9-11am

06/01/2026

Member Highlight
Please congratulate, on being our Member Highlight for the month of June! 

1.) Why did you decide to try Ridgeline?
My older sister and I started CrossFit together almost 10 years ago, and I quickly grew to love the community and challenge that came with it. During residency, I moved away and took a break from CrossFit for a couple of years. When I moved back for work, I wanted to get back into it. Ridgeline was close to my job and felt like the perfect place for a fresh start, so I decided to give it a try.

2.) What is your favorite part about Ridgeline?
My favorite part about Ridgeline is definitely the people. I was a little nervous at first since I didn’t know many people, but that feeling didn’t last long. Everyone has been so welcoming, encouraging, and supportive. It’s clear that people genuinely want to see each other succeed, and that sense of community is what makes me look forward to coming to the gym every day. I’m also really thankful for the friendships and connections I’ve made since joining Ridgeline.

3.) What are your hobbies outside of the gym?
Outside of the gym, I love traveling to new places and finding the best food and coffee wherever I go. Hiking is always a bonus too, especially if there’s a beautiful view at the end. I also really enjoy baking, and right now my current fixation is sourdough everything. More than anything, I love spending time with my family. I’m very close with my two sisters — I live with one of them — and I love being an aunt to my two nephews.

4.) What kinds of improvements have you seen since joining CrossFit?
Since joining CrossFit, I’ve definitely seen improvements in my strength and endurance. I’ve also enjoyed challenging myself with new skills, like working toward muscle ups and hopefully one day being able to do a handstand walk. But more than anything, the biggest improvement has been in my confidence. It’s been really rewarding to see growth both inside and outside of the gym.

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05/04/2026

Member Highlight
Please congratulate, Aleks Stefaniak on being our Member Highlight for the month of May!

1.) Why did you decide to try Ridgeline?
I was at a point in life where I was looking to make some positive changes to my mental and physical health. At the time, I lived down the street from Ridgeline and passed by it everyday on my way to work, so one day I stopped in to check it out. I had never done CrossFit so it was all new to me.

2.) What is your favorite part about Ridgeline?
The thing that got me hooked over 10 years ago was that Ridgeline was more than a gym. It was a community of people, everyone was really encouraging and helpful in learning proper techniques. The people are what makes Ridgeline better and better every day.

3.) What are your hobbies outside of the gym?
My wife and I love to cook together. We are big National Park junkies so we are always looking for an opportunity to visit a new place and hike a trail. We enjoy traveling too, anyplace near or far. I dabble in photography so my camera comes with me anyplace we go. It’s a continuous learning process, so I like the challenge of getting a great photo.

4.) What kinds of improvements have you seen since joining CrossFit?
Early on, I saw a lot of improvement in strength and endurance. As the years have gone by, I find myself chasing PRs less and focusing more on technique and staying healthy so I can workout again the next day. Big shout out to the Front Porch!

5.) What would you say to someone that is nervous to try CrossFit?
It can be intimidating coming into a gym for the first time, but just remember, everyone there had a first day, too. Focus on proper technique and staying healthy. The PRs will come with time.

04/01/2026

Coach Highlight

MEET THE COACHES

Do you ever wondered who your coaches are outside of class? Look no further as we highlight a different coach every few months, so you get to know the Ridgeline coaching staff!

Please congratulate, Jian Pethtel on being our Coach Highlight for the month of April!

1) What is your job outside of Ridgeline?

I’m a real estate agent with Howard Hanna.

2) What do you do when you’re not working out?

When I’m not in the gym, I’m usually still doing something active. Over the past year, I’ve gotten into running. I ran the Pittsburgh Half Marathon last year and completed the Disney Full Marathon this past January.
Outside of that, I love to hike, travel, read a good book, crochet, and paint pottery. I like to joke that I’m in my “grandma era,” but I fully embrace it. Most importantly, I love spending time with my husband, Eric, my friends, and our sweet pup, Maple.

3) How did you get into CrossFit?

I got into CrossFit after deciding not to pursue collegiate soccer. I’ve always been competitive, so I knew I needed something to fill that space. A friend from my hometown mentioned CrossFit Ridgeline while I was attending WVU, so I decided to check it out. I walked through the front door and I haven’t looked back. Since joining CrossFit I received my CrossFit Level 1 and began coaching in 2018. In 2023, I continued my education and received my CrossFit Level 2 certification.

4) Give us 3 facts about you that we don’t know about you?

1.) I have danced on broadway
2.) I have my advance open water scuba certification
3.) my guilty pleasure is reality tv

The lines have been drawn and our Heroes and Villains have been revealed! Let the battle begin 😈👊🏻🎇🦸🏽🦹🏻Also introducing ...
02/16/2026

The lines have been drawn and our Heroes and Villains have been revealed! Let the battle begin 😈👊🏻🎇🦸🏽🦹🏻

Also introducing our coach co-captains: Coach Heli () flying in for our Heroes and Coach Jian () making bad look good for our Villains!

Good luck to both teams! Please reach out to your captains or co-captains with any questions moving forward.

We can’t wait to see everyone crush it out on the gym floor in NEXT WEEK 🤘🏻

02/02/2026

Member Highlight
Please congratulate, Kalyn Noechel on being our Member Highlight for the month of February! 

1.) Why did you decide to try Ridgeline?
I had been doing CrossFit at a gym in Fairmont since 2013 but the class I usually went to was moved to a different time and there weren’t any other classes that worked with my schedule. I started looking for a new gym closer to my work. I tried Ridgeline first and never looked back. 

2.) What is your favorite part about Ridgeline?
The abundance of class times! No matter what I have going on, there is always a class I can make work. And I can’t leave out the 6AM crew who make having to wake up so early worth it. I really found my people when I switched to mornings. 

3.) What are your hobbies outside of the gym?
Sleeping in! (IYKYK...) Joking aside, I dabble in some very amateur photography and I love to read. I also love to sit outside with coffee or wine. I’ll never turn down a trip to a winery! 

4.) What kinds of improvements have you seen since joining CrossFit?
Definitely strength. I started with barely being able to bench press the bar and to this day, I’m the strongest I’ve ever been and still getting stronger. My cardio ability has also vastly improved since starting at Ridgeline — though you would never know by watching me in class or checking my scores. 

5.) What would you say to someone that is nervous to try CrossFit?
Maybe it’s not for you and that’s OK - you have to find what works for you. But you never know unless you try. Though some advice if you do try, let yourself ease into it, listen to the coaches, and learn to do the movements correctly. Being obnoxiously sore (or worse, hurt) isn’t going to make you love it. Oh, and never do more than 50 wall balls in a WOD until you’re hooked. Just trust me.

🚨CLASS UPDATE🚨Monday, January 26th all classes will be canceled! However, if members are able to get to the gym safely, ...
01/26/2026

🚨CLASS UPDATE🚨

Monday, January 26th all classes will be canceled! However, if members are able to get to the gym safely, we will have open gym hours starting at noon. We’ll plan to resume normal operations tomorrow (1/27/2026). Stay safe everyone!

❄️ Class Update for Monday, January 26 ❄️Due to the winter storm, our 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am, and 8:00am classes are can...
01/25/2026

❄️ Class Update for Monday, January 26 ❄️

Due to the winter storm, our 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am, and 8:00am classes are canceled to keep everyone safe.

We plan to resume our normal class schedule at 12:00pm and will continue to monitor conditions if anything changes.

Your safety always comes first! Stay warm, take care of yourself, and we can’t wait to see you later in the day!

01/02/2026

Member Highlight
Please congratulate, Marc Williams on being our Member Highlight for the month of January! 

1) Why did you decide to try Ridgeline?
I joined Ridgeline when I moved to Morgantown in 2019 for graduate school. I had just finished college football and needed something to fill that space in my life. Having utilized CrossFit during my off seasons, joining a gym was a no brainer. After a quick google search, I found Ridgeline and have been here since! 

2) What is your favorite part about Ridgeline?
All of the amazing coaches and members that make this gym one of a kind.

3) What are your hobbies outside of the gym?
I love sports! You can catch me at a lot of WVU / Pittsburgh sporting events or hanging with friends watching UFC Fight Nights. I also love playing poker with the boys.

4) What kinds of improvements have you seen since joining CrossFit?
CrossFit has had a huge impact on my mental health. It has been the best stress reliever for me.

5) What would you say to someone that is nervous to try CrossFit?
Just start! We all start somewhere. The people in the CrossFit community will make you want to stay.

12/31/2025

2025 gave us challenges, breakthroughs, and plenty of moments to be proud of! From showing up on the tough days to celebrating big wins, this community continued to prove what consistency and support can do. Some goals were conquered, others are still in motion and that’s exactly how growth works.

Now it’s time to turn the page. As we step into 2026, we’re looking ahead with intention. Write down your goals for the year ahead, big or small, fitness-focused or not! Let’s chase them together.

Here’s to another year of progress, perseverance, and pushing limits 💪

Let’s make 2026 one to remember.

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year ✨🎉
#2026

UPDATE: Due to impending inclement weather, we have decided to reschedule our Christmas Party to a later date. Please se...
12/13/2025

UPDATE: Due to impending inclement weather, we have decided to reschedule our Christmas Party to a later date. Please see the Ridgeline Facebook poll to help us decide when works best for everyone!

Thank you to everyone that came out for our Ridgeline In House comp! We had a blast and loved seeing everyone throw down with all their Ridgeline friends 🤟🏻

We hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend! 🎄🎅🏻

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3119 University Avenue, Ste C
Morgantown, WV
26505

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 8pm
Tuesday 5am - 8pm
Wednesday 5am - 8pm
Thursday 5am - 8pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+19543365238

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