I find that the best way to get started with a big project is to bite off no more than I can chew at once. If you can't get out for a week, try a weekend. If you can't get out for a weekend, try a day hike. If you can't get out for the whole day on a trail, look for a nearby park to walk in for a couple of hours.

Good luck, once again! That great backcountry is still out there and will wait for you.