Store Manager: Julia Lizama
Avid outdoor enthusiast would be an apt description when speaking about Julia Lizama. A native Minnesotan, Julia grew up in the country with three sisters, two brothers, a variety of horses and dogs, and adventure always right outside the back door. These days, when Julia isn’t meeting customers and keeping Orvis Minneapolis running smoothly, you’ll find her outside and, depending on the season, she could be biking with her dog, paddling, skiing (alpine and Nordic), hiking, or perfecting her fly-fishing technique. Travel remains high on Julia’s list of loves, with a favorite destination the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Also high on that list are snakes. While some would head in the other direction when encountering one on the trail, Julia seeks out these incredible creatures; her kids even kept them as pets, and they’d often bring them to school for a slithery show-and-tell. Julia’s love of the outdoors and connection to the natural world runs deep. And if you love a good story, be sure to ask her about her wild adventure kayaking in the BWCA next time you see her at Orvis Minneapolis.