Being a Montana Tech student means you’ll spend quality time in your labs, classrooms, and study groups, and immersed in a range of on-campus interests and activities. Sometimes it means field research in some of the nation’s most outstanding wild areas
But getting off-campus means something very special here. Playing hard after studying hard is a Montana Tech way of life.
Butte is located in the heart of an outdoor paradise, with world-class recreation nearby in every direction regardless of season or your interest. From a simple stroll on a beautiful trail to the thrills of mountain slopes and fast water, we deliver memorable experiences every time you want to experience true Montana.
And to make it even better, Montana Tech has an extensive inventory of outdoor gear available for you to use.
Be sure to connect with our outdoors community on social media using the hashtag #ButtesBackyard.
Here are some images of the area around Butte most enjoyed by Montana Tech students.
Fishing the Big Hole River near Melrose, Montana...just 30 minutes from campus.
Autumn mountain biking in Thompson Park.
Ski touring in Southwest Montana.
Extensive publicly accessed trail systems exist all around Butte, including large sections of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
Backpacking in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.
Fishing in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.
The Jefferson Valley and Tobacco Root Mountains southeast of Butte.
The Pintler-Anaconda Range seen from the Montana Tech campus.