Our courses are laid out so that the next gate will be within your field of view as you come through the current gate. If that isn't the case then there will be cones laying down pointing in the direction of the next gate to guide your eyes. Pay attention to these when you walk the course and you should have no trouble navigating around.
The other features to watch for are slaloms. These are a series of cones laid in a line. Normally you will have a choice of which side to pass the first cone and then you'll alternate left and right until the end. Making the right choice at the beginning will determine which side you exit, so it is important to pick the right side.