Trees that grow on hilltops are subject to the elements – winds, lightning, and winter storms.     Those that survive are sometimes stunted or somewhat shaped over time.   We hiked over a series of hills on the south side of Kamloops Lake and we spotted a number of interesting trees.

All photos by the author, taken on that late November day.    Click an image for a lightbox view.

Wind-shaped trees are something that we watch for on our hikes.    We know where a number of them are, and we detour to see them when we are out hiking.