Visiting Montana for the summer, so I needed a local gym to start training for an Iceland hiking trip. My kids have a family pass and instead of charging a full membership, they offered me a month to month at a discounted rate. The Bridger studio is great for classes, the weight machines are plentiful and the locker rooms are always clean. read more

Love working out at the Ridge Athletic Club! The hot tub is relaxing after a tough workout, and having guest lockers makes it easy to pop in. The instructors are friendly and really know their stuff. There's a huge variety of classes all day, every day, so I can always find something that fits my schedule. Plus, their website is easy to use for booking classes or checking the schedule. It's nice to bring family in on a day pass. There's a ton of equipment and the pool is very nice. Love those windows. The price is reasonable and I really appreciate that. read more

Just lost a potential customer. I come in to sign up at 5:40 PM on a Friday, to then get turned away by the front desk because their membership office was closed. No courtesy to offer some sort of support in the process or letting me in given the inconvenience. I had even called earlier today to confirm membership information, and was not informed of the hours of operation difference. Disappointing to say the least. read more

The Ridge is a great gym! It's clean, lots of equipment and classes, and the pool is awesome. Our whole family enjoys going to the Ridge!

Really nice equipment with a high variety of exercise options. Great studio space. Great gymnasium. The problems with the Ridge I feel are all related to their terrible hours. 5:15 to 10:00 on the weekdays, and half-days on the weekends are just ridiculous. Major problems are the place always being filled to the brim. Parking is terrible. The freeweight area is always packed, and there is rarely a window where it isn't. I've been going a long time, and I can't use the pool most of the time because it's full, and they close it a half hour before the rest of the facility. I just don't understand why the hours are so bad. Why does the place open at 7 and close at 8 on the weekends??? This seems to be a time when people are more available to go to the gym, and they can't. Why does the place close at 10 on the weekdays instead of 11 or even midnight? Or open at 4? Access Fitness over on 7th is open 24 hours and makes it work, and I've been in there at 11 and the place is reasonably full. I can't imagine with the exorbitant fees the Ridge charges, they can't afford to hire a skeleton crew to work until late. The place has been so packed lately that I have to park on the street, or in the neighboring business lots. And the hours at the downtown location are even worse; on the weekends they close at 6 PM!!! read more

My wife and I have been going to The Ridge and working with a personal trainer, Blaise Colette. She is a perfect fit for us. She is encouraging yet tough. She sticks with you and is very supportive. My wife has been working with Blaise for a year now and the results are amazing. So amazing that I decided to improve my fitness and Blaise was my choice too! If you want to improve your overall fitness we HIGHLY recommend Blaise Colette. UPDATE: Blaise has moved away and now we work with Campbell. read more

My husband went back to my home town for a family reunion and being the fitness enthusiasts that we are in California we were looking for a gym we could train at while on vacation. I reached out to my friends and family on social media asking for a recommendation and the Ridge AC was one so I reached out under the "contact is" tab and had all my questions answered by Erica Cherry and was given a very reasonable deal on a couples week pass. We went to the gym every day but the day we landed and it was clean, the staff was friendly, the equipments was in order and well maintained. All and all it was a great experience all thanks to the staff there and there clientele. read more

Impossible to find a parking or a machine 6-8am and 4-7pm. Way to over booked and you'd thing they'd realize

The ridge is nice but there isn't enough room there to do anything. They seriously need a bigger facility. Parking is horrible as well. I only go here because my parents pay the membership. I'd never pay my money to go here. Not to mention the staff is lazy. Will accuse you of leaving doors open when in actuality it was another lazy individual who works there. Quite the contradiction of having lazy people work at a gym lmfao. read more

Jonathan in membership is excellent to work with. He was incredibly thorough and professional. I felt welcomed upon arrival. He provided a tour and trial period which I greatly appreciated. I like the amenities at this gym and the service was excellent, I look forward to my new fitness journey. read more

Clean, friendly environment. This gym is truly a jackpot for all health/wellness needs. I've been a member since it opened about 20 years ago and it has been my rock. Regardless of where I've been in my life, college student, pregnant, mother of young kids, stay at home Mom, working Mom, injured, training, etc the Ridge has ALWAYS had something to offer that enriches my life. From its friendly staff, to its huge variety of classes, to its pool, it's childcare, Physical Therapy and chiropractic practice in the building, amazing knowledgeable trainers to help prepare for race or improve/change my fitness, nutritionists, even a coffee bar and relaxation area for those days you just need to reconnect in a positive environment or sip coffee or a smoothie with a friend, I always gain something at the Ridge, and I always leave feeling happier than when I walked in! Also the group fitness classes are where I've met my best friends in this valley. It's a great opportunity to connect with people, regardless of your fitness level, people are inclusive and kind! Morgan Stuart read more

I joined the ridge because of all of their fitness classes. Problem is, they are all during the week, during common work hours. I wish they would have more evening and weekend classes for the majority of people who have to work a regular 8-5 M-F job. I'm currently a member but am looking for other options with a better class schedule for people that have to work. Its a lot to pay for if I can't get access to the classes I would like to participate in. read more

I joined the Ridge in January of this year and can honestly say that it is by far the best gym I have ever been a member of. The facility is clean and offers a wide range of equipment & group classes. But the best part of the Ridge? Hands down is the staff. Each and everyone staff member is top notch and have made me feel like I'm part of a very healthy and supportive family. I should also mention that the training staff has been instrumental in my 50lb weight loss. They care and motivate in and out of a session. No matter if you are trying to lose weight or improve on your current fitness, the Ridge is the best option in the Gallatin Valley. read more

Beware!!!!I have been trying to cancel my membership for over a year after moving out of Bozeman. And, "typical" gym membership mentality, they continue to charge me! read more

This is my first week at the Ridge Athletic Club and compared to the other gyms I have been to in the area, I AM VERY PLEASED! It is clean, kept, and staff has been more than helpful. I plan on making this my home gym! I might also say that for as long as the Ridge has been in the area, I am impressed by the fact they have clearly NOT compromised on anything over the years. read more

The Ridge. One of the only full family friendly work out facilities in the Bozeman area. The membership and staff does not communicate very well. My boyfriend was a member for 7 YEARS! Almost a year ago, something happened with his payment, timing was just off. But he did not receive ANY sort of contact from the Ridge informing him that they needed an updated form of payment. We didn't find out till 7 MONTHS after. In the meantime, they had kept charging the monthly fee. When we finally found out, they told him that he still needed to pay for the past payments. He called and asked why no one at the desk, when he would go in to workout, stopped him and let him know because it shows up on their screen as an alert. The person he spoke to said "Well it just depends on who is working" That is UNACCEPTABLE. The staff should be doing their job and letting the members know when they need a new form of payment or if a the card declined. They need to be reaching out to the member multiple times. We are now moving out of town and wanted to cancel. We leave at the end of this month but they are telling us that we need to pay for next month as well. They shouldn't be charging for a month of membership when he wont even be around to use it. To me, the staff is lazy, and they are money hungry and don't truly care about the members. read more

The ridge is usually very clean, but extremely busy a lot of the time. Also, even though I have been a member for 10 months and have a term that breaks the contract (I'm moving out of state), they neglected to actually cancel my membership the first time resulting in extra charges my way. Also, with the cleanly broken contract they are still charging me $40 to cancel. This place is a rip off, I only recommend for uppety people who enjoying blowing money on a gym with crappy hours. read more

Been a member at the Ridge for MANY years, but my favorite trainer so far has been Blaise. I worked with Blaise for almost 2 yrs, always looking forward to the fun yet challenging workouts she designed. She has a great spirit, loves life, and always has your health in mind. She quickly understands your body and your preferences for style of workout, always making suggestions to push you harder. Throughout my time with Blaise I felt stronger and saw results. Thanks Blaise! read more

Do not sign up. Their policies are completely absurd. The contracts are very difficult to end even after a year and have all these contingencies that staff did not inform me of including requiring 6months additional commitment after freezing the account. read more

They will not let members cancel membership if they don't feel safe in the pandemic. They say they have zero cases traced back to the gym but they can't prove that for sure. If a member feels like the safety of his family is in danger by going into a gym they should let the member cancel their membership. There are much safer places to workout during these times including your home or outside. They said they are having 5-10 new members sign up a day. Why can't they let a few go? Very greedy in my opinion. read more

I am a newish member of the downtown location. Both locations are first rate - I am picky and didn't find that much of a problem with either location. The larger facility is a bit frumpier, but offers a small swimming pool, racquet ball courts and basketball. But it's a bit old fashioned in tone in comparison to the downtown location. The smaller downtown location, which offers a lot of classes like the larger main location, is new (redone) and has the nicest (newest?) PreCor and Life Fitness equipment that I've seen. Both seem to have an focus on cardio machines as opposed to a ton of free weights. Which I like. Both have small individual private showers and do offer an included towel service, cable equipped cardio machines and community flat screen TV's. At the downtown location the lighting, fixtures and colors chosen inside the club are first rate - it could have larger TV's, it could have a small TV in the locker room, charge for a mandatory "ID" card, and it could be a bit cleaner. Otherwise I like it a lot and these observations (complaints?) are minor. Right now they get four stars from me - the one year contract is needlessly messy (and will cost them business) and the charging of a member "card" is an add on that should be included in the new membership package. As of 11-2013 these are the rates (costs) that I was given - Main/Large location: $225 entry fee (this seems a bit to high to me), $57 a month (includes access to the down town location, +5 for ID card, (one year commitment) - it's got a bit of a retirement (senior) center feel to it. They have Fox "news" playing often. If this were my joint I would block Fox "news" - it's just to derisive, old and negative. It's a bit more family, frumpy and nursing home like and orientated. It does seem a bit over priced for what you get - it's location is suspect also. There is no way you can go to this place with our driving. Downtown location: $125 entry fee, $45 a month, +$5 membership card (which is very lame), super nice (well painted and super nice equipment), parking is a bit harder (with a one year commitment). There are fewer children messing the place up. If you like to work out it's a fair price - not a value, but a fair price. This location is so much better than the large one. read more

Huge place with lots and lots of equipment and never a shortage of staff or classes to take. The kid care facility is great...except it's expensive. If I'm already paying $65/month, I shouldn't have to pay a ridiculous fee per child, per hour! read more

Unfortunately, I have had a poor enough experience with the Ridge that I felt compelled to write a negative review. The ridge membership staff if unwilling to work with you in regards to canceling your membership. The facilities are nice, but considering the expensive dues and the poor treatment of customers/members, I cannot recommend the ridge to anyone. If you decide to join the ridge, plan on paying for more months than you used. That being said, their facilities are adequate and clean. read more

Best athletic club in Bozeman. The group classes are great I love the spin classes. All of the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. It's extremely clean and very well planned out easy to get around. Great vibe. Beats anywhere in bozeman. read more

5 stars for Mary, the youth swim instructor. Our 5 year old went from deathly afraid of the water to swimming like a fish in 7 weeks. I couldn't be happier! read more

Absolutely the best gym in Bozeman. Modern and large, the place is very clean, has a good vibe and provides diverse choice in equipment. The set up is excellent and there are loads of cardio machines. They also has an amazing Yoga class on Tuesday nights at 5:30, taught by Gena. read more

Best gym in Bozeman. Huge selection of machines, I've never had to wait for a machine I wanted to use. Ridge Kids is a fantastic place to drop the kids off while you work out or run errands (they even host parties). The pool is excellent; it has an area for laps and for playing, there is also a therapy pool and hot tub. The changing rooms have plenty of lockers, a sauna, a steam room, lots of showers, and a scale. Not to mention all the classes from yoga to spin, and access to personal trainers. With all these amenities the pricing is steep compared to the other local gyms, but you get what you pay for. read more

Great gym! Very clean and tons of awesome cardio machines and equipment. Gorgeous spinning and yoga studios and great instructors! The staff is wonderful :) read more

I've never had a problem with parking whether at 8 a.m, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. or anytime in between. The facility is always clean except for the lockers when people put their shoes on the bottom on these snowy days. (Not The Ridge's fault). I always get the machines I want. If one is busy, I change my routine a bit and it frees up within minutes. read more

I went to the Ridge with great aspirations because I was new in town and heard you were fairly reputable. I walked up to the desk and was told to wait at some tables near the coffee station because there weren't any salesman available. A lady named Raelin (I think) met me after waiting for twenty minutes. We walked around the facility, and I felt like she was more interested in telling me how great she and the club was than showing me the amenities. To be honest, I felt like she wanted to sleep with me instead of sell me a membership. I left uncomfortable and extremely disappointed. From one business owner to another, I feel that you should pay more attention to who you hire to manage such a so called "high end" facility. Regards...Jeff read more

I joined Ridge to get back in shape after a long hiatus, and immediately appreciated its features, but what keeps me coming back is the quality of its staff, especially Blaise. Blaise has encouraged me as I crawl back to fitness. She is responsive to my goals, has deep knowledge and credentials, but it's her coaching skill and leadership that make the biggest difference. She seems to have a natural sense of how hard to push, when to joke, when to try something different. She's a great asset to the club, and to me. read more

Nice, comprehensive set of facilities, but falls short in customer service. You can find a better pool for lap swimming at the local high school, and you can find newer exercise equipment elsewhere, but the ridge offers a range of workout options in one place, and it's generally a good experience, though not cheap. But as soon an issue arises, requiring some individual attention, like when "Management" mistakenly evicts you from a locker you paid for, you quickly learn just how inexperienced and untrained Staff seem to be. My elderly mum was made to feel so humiliated by the whole experience that she simply walked out and will never go back. We're talking about the most kind and patient person I know, a member of the Ridge for nearly twenty years. Anyway, she has found another gym in Bozeman, with lower fees and better equipment, and she says she feels more welcome there. I wrote to the Owner of the Ridge about my mum's experience, detailing the events, and neither myself nor my mum ever heard back, so it's possible that the tone for customer service at this gym is set at the top, and it is basically one of lackadaisical indifference. read more

Beautiful recreation center with a sitting lounge with sofas wifi high end marble, tile, decor is stunning. Top quality equipment, wonderful staff, does not get much better than this. read more