That's great that you are skiing, and are interested to be inside the course.
My wife used to just "ski" as well. She would let the guys run the course. Than she tried it and it's game on time. She gets "equal" passes as anybody else.
She started course set up as noted by @Than_Bogan , and now she is fully capable of full passes on her own, gates and multiple passes.
It's an individual sport, so start course training and you will continue to improve.