The broken Skyliner chairlift lift will remain closed for the rest of the season because Mt. Bachelor ski area cannot find the right parts to repair it, according to a website announcement.

The broken lift, however, has not adversely affected local ski businesses, said Todd McGee, who owns Powder House Ski and Snowboard on SW Century Drive in Bend.

Skyliner, a quad chairlift, is one of the key links to get skiers up the mountain from West Village Lodge to Sunrise Lodge. It closed in January, and the resort has been searching for a complete bull wheel assembly in order to make repairs, according to the website announcement.

“Sadly we have exhausted every avenue for that option and have to face the reality that Skyliner will not return to service during winter 2021-2022,” wrote John McLeod, Mt. Bachelor ski area president.

“Clearly this is a blow to all of us,” McLeod wrote on the Mt. Bachelor website.

Skyliner serves as a link between east and west terrain and is a favorite for local skiers because it provides easy access from the parking lot to lift access, McLeod said.

Mt. Bachelor plans to begin repairs at the end of the season on Skyliner and plans to have it operational for next ski season, according to the announcement. In the meantime, skiers will continue to be shuttled from the parking lot near the Skyliner terrain to the Woodward terrain park locations, according to the announcement.

At Powder House, McGee said that the snow on Tuesday was good news for skiers, who have not commented on the broken chairlift.

“I haven’t heard anyone complaining about it,” McGee said. “I can guarantee you that Mt. Bachelor wants it open, too. I think people are used to it now.”

McGee blames the lack of finding the right part on supply chain issues that continue to plague retailers and businesses during the pandemic.