Kyle Maynard: From Kilimanjaro To Starbucks

When you've climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a venti is allowed. Extra whipping cream, of course.

Kyle Maynard is now enjoying life in Suwanee again after he and fitness teammates reached the summit of the famed dormant volcano in Africa.

Maynard enjoyed his favorite coffee drink Tuesday while he reflected on his achievement.

on Jan. 15, in the 10th day of their effort. Original plans called for a 15-day climb.

"Up top it was freezing," Maynard recalled. Other than that, conditions were "about what I imagined. There was only one time I got cold."

Now, it's time for some relaxation, but there also are tentative plans. Maynard is chiefly a motivational speaker, and he has an engagement soon in Cleveland. Because of the publicity around his recent achievement, he wants to be careful not to overload himself. "I'll try to have more balance," he said.

Also, a film crew accompanied the climbers, and a documentary is in the works.

The next climbing effort might be Mount Elbrus, in Russia near the border with Georgia.

And of course, fun in Suwanee. "I'm either here (Starbucks) or Frontera."