Rachel Ortiz

I am a….who am I?? Besides being a graphic designer for almost 30 years I have no idea how to answer that question. I’ve recently experienced several big changes. From Los Angeles to the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. From being married for 24 years to being single for the first time in over 30 years. From loneliness to being part of a family.

Now is my time to start over. I’m making that start on the Pacific Crest Trail – May of 2025. This is my first adventure – but definitely not my last.

As I prepared for this hike I’ve seen how there are several comparisons between hiking the PCT and our life long walk with Christ. In John 10:10 Jesus told us the reason why He came – to give us life and life more abundantly. So, I call this journey of sanctification the Abundant Life Trail.