"To Die Alone," a gripping new film directed and written by Austin Smagalski, tells the harrowing story of Irving, a reserved solo hiker, and Ford, a charismatic EMT, as they embark on a journey ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:30 p.m., March 28, to correct the spelling of Robert Scheer's name and his age. The Pacific Crest Trail draws thousands of people from all experience ...