Oldest person to visit the North Pole

Oldest person to visit the North Pole
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Who
Richard Eitel
What
95:236 year(s):day(s)
Where
Norway (North Pole)
When
10 August 2025

The oldest person to visit the North Pole is Richard Eitel (USA, b. 17 December 1929), who was 95 years 236 days old, as verified on 10 August 2025.

Visiting the North Pole was a bucket list item for Richard. He cross-country skied at exactly 90° N.