RIP Teddy Knape / T3 Media
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Rez4frederick
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RIS
rest in skis
rest in skis
TheProfitSkier
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rest in peace man
For anyone that didn't know him:
I started going to Western Washington University when I was 18, the same time Teddy began his enrollment. Me from Alaska, and Teddy from Michigan, neither of us had any friends. We met the day we moved into the dorms and instantly became friends, sharing common interests in all aspects of life including skiing. Whether it was going to Mt. Baker, driving to all of the ski shops in Bellingham looking for the newest ski movie or magazine release, going to the diving boards, driving around for hours looking for urban rails, going to a party, or just hanging out, we did it together. He quickly became my best friend. Teddy’s kindness, generosity, personality, and Michigan accent lit up any room he was in. He was also one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, and knew something about everything. He especially knew about electronics and computers, which earned him the nickname “Bobby Digital”. If I had questions about anything, he was the first person I would turn to.
What some people do not know about Teddy is that he was born with a malfunctioning heart. He had many operations throughout his life, and with those operations came doctor’s precautions. He was not supposed to drink beer or ski, two things he had a passion for. However, this did not stop Teddy from skiing out of bounds at Baker, or brewing up a mean batch of stout. He lived his life the way he wanted to, and didn’t let anything stop him.
Teddy was always willing to lend a helping hand, and go out of his way to be nice to someone. Numerous times we would want to stay out late skiing, and no matter what time his class was the next day, or how much studying he had to do, he would come out and film. I remember one time, I was coming home from a ski trip, and I flew into SeaTac, and I had no ride and it was too late for a shuttle. Teddy drove down in the middle of the night and picked me up. If I had something to sell on Ebay, he would put it up on his account. If any of us needed to vent about a friend, a bad teacher, or a girl, he would be the man to go to.
Throughout the few short years I knew Teddy, I have made some of best experiences of my life. He was always there, whether it was for a tear or for a laugh. One time, on the way back from a rail jam in Portland, he was driving me, Danny, Ali, and Emma in his Jeep. We had all drank about 3 Wireds a piece, and we were bouncing off the walls. Naturally, we decided to make the rule that if you wanted to talk to someone, or hand something to another passenger in the car, you had to do so outside of the vehicle. Despite being the driver, Teddy partook in the activity, and not only did he not break the rule, he began punching us when we did not follow the rule.
Much of my success in the ski industry is due to Teddy. Teddy single handedly shot, and edited my first sponsor me video, which got me my first sponsors. He also was responsible for the majority of my footage in my segment of Breathe and Stop by Theory-3 Media, which is what first got my name out. No matter how much I thanked him, I could never express the amount of gratitude I bestowed in Teddy.
Teddy was extremely respected and looked up to by all of his friends, coworkers, and peers. He modeled and exemplified a work ethic, kindness, sense of humor, and a life that was envied by everyone. A combination like that is very rare in people nowadays, and being Teddy’s friend was an honor, and a privilege. Teddy may no longer be here, but as a splash in the water, his benevolence has had an impact on many people’s lives, and has rippled out far beyond his immediate group of friends, and he will never be forgotten. There is no word in the English language that describes Teddy Knape with justice. Teddy will always be with me, and in my heart. When I have kids, and they are struggling in school, or complaining about something trivial, etc., I will sit them down, and I will tell them of my friend Teddy Knape, the greatest person I have ever known. I love you and miss you dearly Teddy.
-Zach Davison
I started going to Western Washington University when I was 18, the same time Teddy began his enrollment. Me from Alaska, and Teddy from Michigan, neither of us had any friends. We met the day we moved into the dorms and instantly became friends, sharing common interests in all aspects of life including skiing. Whether it was going to Mt. Baker, driving to all of the ski shops in Bellingham looking for the newest ski movie or magazine release, going to the diving boards, driving around for hours looking for urban rails, going to a party, or just hanging out, we did it together. He quickly became my best friend. Teddy’s kindness, generosity, personality, and Michigan accent lit up any room he was in. He was also one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, and knew something about everything. He especially knew about electronics and computers, which earned him the nickname “Bobby Digital”. If I had questions about anything, he was the first person I would turn to.
What some people do not know about Teddy is that he was born with a malfunctioning heart. He had many operations throughout his life, and with those operations came doctor’s precautions. He was not supposed to drink beer or ski, two things he had a passion for. However, this did not stop Teddy from skiing out of bounds at Baker, or brewing up a mean batch of stout. He lived his life the way he wanted to, and didn’t let anything stop him.
Teddy was always willing to lend a helping hand, and go out of his way to be nice to someone. Numerous times we would want to stay out late skiing, and no matter what time his class was the next day, or how much studying he had to do, he would come out and film. I remember one time, I was coming home from a ski trip, and I flew into SeaTac, and I had no ride and it was too late for a shuttle. Teddy drove down in the middle of the night and picked me up. If I had something to sell on Ebay, he would put it up on his account. If any of us needed to vent about a friend, a bad teacher, or a girl, he would be the man to go to.
Throughout the few short years I knew Teddy, I have made some of best experiences of my life. He was always there, whether it was for a tear or for a laugh. One time, on the way back from a rail jam in Portland, he was driving me, Danny, Ali, and Emma in his Jeep. We had all drank about 3 Wireds a piece, and we were bouncing off the walls. Naturally, we decided to make the rule that if you wanted to talk to someone, or hand something to another passenger in the car, you had to do so outside of the vehicle. Despite being the driver, Teddy partook in the activity, and not only did he not break the rule, he began punching us when we did not follow the rule.
Much of my success in the ski industry is due to Teddy. Teddy single handedly shot, and edited my first sponsor me video, which got me my first sponsors. He also was responsible for the majority of my footage in my segment of Breathe and Stop by Theory-3 Media, which is what first got my name out. No matter how much I thanked him, I could never express the amount of gratitude I bestowed in Teddy.
Teddy was extremely respected and looked up to by all of his friends, coworkers, and peers. He modeled and exemplified a work ethic, kindness, sense of humor, and a life that was envied by everyone. A combination like that is very rare in people nowadays, and being Teddy’s friend was an honor, and a privilege. Teddy may no longer be here, but as a splash in the water, his benevolence has had an impact on many people’s lives, and has rippled out far beyond his immediate group of friends, and he will never be forgotten. There is no word in the English language that describes Teddy Knape with justice. Teddy will always be with me, and in my heart. When I have kids, and they are struggling in school, or complaining about something trivial, etc., I will sit them down, and I will tell them of my friend Teddy Knape, the greatest person I have ever known. I love you and miss you dearly Teddy.
-Zach Davison
Rez4frederick
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wow thats amazing ZachD.
You are right at least he lived the life he wanted. He got a lot done while he was here from the looks of it. That earns a ton of respect from me.
Your writeup put tears in eyes man, well said.
You are right at least he lived the life he wanted. He got a lot done while he was here from the looks of it. That earns a ton of respect from me.
Your writeup put tears in eyes man, well said.
will987654321
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last year i did a painting of a picture he took.
i'm truly sorry to hear about this. it sounds like he had a great life and did what he really loved, it's a shame it couldn't have lasted longer.
i'm truly sorry to hear about this. it sounds like he had a great life and did what he really loved, it's a shame it couldn't have lasted longer.
Ahmets_Brother
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R.I.P....
matthasaurusrex
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rip man. You seemed to have an impact on so many lives.
eastcoastskier
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RIP
erknz
Member
this photo was from a party we went to last week. i was so hung over the next day but teddy's usual wake up call with the baker report convinced me to get out of bed and head to the hill to see if we couldnt get a shot or two. i dont know if we got anything done, but i do know it was one of the many, many days i have skied with teddy and probably took for granted. i miss you teddy. i wouldn't be who i am today without you as a videographer, photographer and most importantly one of my best friends. thank you so much for everything.
char
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Tedders.
I am better for knowing you.
The encouraging words you were so generous with kept me motivated, helped me up again and again. They remain in my heart, alongside every memory you blessed me with, now and until we meet again. The example you set is remembered by all, and cannot be replicated. Everything you are, at such a young and early age, is everything I aspire to be in my life. Words are not capable of expressing the ways you are missed. I can only fumble around with them, in hopes of communicating something close.
Crew.
Keep the main thing the main thing-nothing but love for all of you.
I am better for knowing you.
The encouraging words you were so generous with kept me motivated, helped me up again and again. They remain in my heart, alongside every memory you blessed me with, now and until we meet again. The example you set is remembered by all, and cannot be replicated. Everything you are, at such a young and early age, is everything I aspire to be in my life. Words are not capable of expressing the ways you are missed. I can only fumble around with them, in hopes of communicating something close.
Crew.
Keep the main thing the main thing-nothing but love for all of you.
mtbakerskier
Member
Zach, I dont think that it could be said any better. Teddy personally launched the carrers of many of the skiers that are at the forefront of the sport today. He is going to be sorely missed even by those that didt know him first hand.
Adamskinick
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I've heard of him around but never really knew him. This still is very hard to hear. RIP man, this is a very sad day. RIP bro.
hans_aschim
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rest in peace teddy, you lived the dream of every midwest kid. you did so much
Dr.Kabopolo
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teddy... words cant even describe how it is without you. I feel honored to be able to have gone and visited you. You showed us your home, your friends, and your mountains. Since you and peter first tought me how to ski, i've wanted to live up to all you achieved. You made awesome movies, amazing burgers, and a great skipper on the MC. Thanks for everything,I miss and love you so much.
-Mike
-Mike
huckster989
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I met Teddy through NS before coming to college I still remember freshmen year sitting around on a tuesday night and hanging out with Teddy watching ski movies and drinking beers and getting stocked for the coming season. Teddy was the first person that I got to know at school and I am so glad I did. Its nice to know that he was doing what he loved. I was always amazed how much he was able to accomplish, an engineering major who in his spare time was filming some of the best skiers and producing some of the best ski movies I own. Zach is right no word can describe Teddy he will be missed but always rembered.
Girays_Brother
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thats sad, biggest lost we've had in our sector of skiing, in my opinion biggest lost we've had in skiing period.. rest in peace
I've known Teddy since i was 13 years old. He is responisble for everything i have achievved and wish to achieve in skiing. I was going to post a collection of memories that I've had with Teddy and attempt to describe the influence he's had on me in the 5 years that ive known him, but i found myself somewhere around 800 words and not even close to being finished. It's taken me a while to post in this, because i don't really know what to say. It is an injustice to try and describe what teddy has meant to the people who knew him. I personally could never (and would never want to) imagine what my life would be like if i had never met Teddy, and it is much, much harder to think of what it is going to be like without him. I love that kid. The void he leaves in the ski industry, and in the people who knew him, can't and never will be replaced. It is argued by some that the recent skiing scene has lost the soul that it once had, it is clear to me that none of those people have ever met teddy knape. I geuss i will leave it at that, because i am at a loss for anything else to say. I'm going to miss you teddy, you went way too soon.
RoCkTwiNTiPs1919
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R.I.P to teddy. But you, the person im quoting, what the fuck is with your icon, take that shit off right now, or mods fucking kid this guy off the site.
This is a sad sad thing for anyone in the midwest.
Teddy was a former staff member of midwestskier.com
He was always a regular on the midwestskier forum always jokin around and having fun on the forum. I never met him in person but i talked to him many times through midwestskier. I feel very fortunate to have known him, he loved skiing and he loved what he did. I remember when he posted his first little edit up on midwestskier years ago and we all knew he had something going for him.
Teddy will be greatly missed by everyone in the midwest. It is sad to lose a midest brother...
RIP Teddy Knape, the midwest will never forget you.
Teddy was a former staff member of midwestskier.com
He was always a regular on the midwestskier forum always jokin around and having fun on the forum. I never met him in person but i talked to him many times through midwestskier. I feel very fortunate to have known him, he loved skiing and he loved what he did. I remember when he posted his first little edit up on midwestskier years ago and we all knew he had something going for him.
Teddy will be greatly missed by everyone in the midwest. It is sad to lose a midest brother...
RIP Teddy Knape, the midwest will never forget you.
dirty_dreb
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wow, im more shocked... RIP
Five40Guy
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I feel fortunate enough to have been with teddy in is final moments. Nothing but smiles and ear to ear grin for him. As his final resting place could not be more suiting for him. Teddy we will miss you, your contribution to the ski industry and that of the k2 back nine was a key element into it succuss. Thanks for Shinning down on us and telling us good job! Miss you always buddy.
i've been trying to think of something worth while to say... but all i can come up with is that while i may not have known teddy as well as a lot of you out there... i think i know enough to know what we all lost.
if it takes losing a teddy to see how much better you can be yourself... so be it i guess.
if it takes losing a teddy to see how much better you can be yourself... so be it i guess.
lineskier12345
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WOW that is terrible RIP TEDDY KNAPE
4frntSkier
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RIP